The latest firmware for the AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max models is apparently a maintenance release with no new user-facing features.
Apple updates the firmware on all AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max models
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Kuo: AirPods Pro to gain a USB-C charging case this fall, regular AirPods in 2024
The AirPods Pro should adopt USB-C charging this year but don't expect the third-generation AirPods to pick up a USB-C version of its charging case before 2024.
This free tweak fixes a frustrating bug with AirPods firmware 5b58 and iOS 13
Jailbreakers using older versions of iOS, especially the likes of iOS 13, may recognize a problem with AirPods firmware version 5b58 that results in an unexpected crash of bluetoothd while using the accessory.
How to stop music from pausing when you take one AirPod out of your ears
All AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max have automatic ear or head detection. Because of this, when you pull out one or both AirPods from your ear, it automatically stops the media playback on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch.
If you don't like this, we'll show you how to turn this feature off. After that, music, video, or podcasts won't pause even when you take out one AirPod out of your your ear.
How to reset AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max
In this tutorial, we will explain why and how to reset your AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max using your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android phone, or Mac. We will also share what to do if you can't reset your AirPods.
Confirmed: Latest AirPods Max firmware update worsens active noise cancellation
AirPods Max firmware labeled “4E71” has reduced the strength of active noise cancellation, blocking less noise between the mid and high bass.
Save $100 on AirPods Max and more of today’s top tech deals
We're quickly approaching peak holiday shopping season, and the sales are really starting to roll in. One of the more notable deals we've come across today is this one from Amazon on AirPods Max. The retailer has Apple's premium headphones at a $100 discount right now, and just $20 off their all-time low.
Adaptive transparency on AirPods Pro and Max is apparently a bug
The Adaptive transparency mode on AirPods Pro and Max is apparently a software bug. The new noise-cancelling feature shall remain exclusive to AirPods Pro 2.
iOS 16.1 brings adaptive transparency mode to the first AirPods Pro and AirPods Max
Apple's brought its adaptive transparency mode to the original AirPods Pro with iOS 16.1 beta 3 after this handy feature debuted on the second-generation model.
How to view the changelog and release notes for AirPods firmware updates
Learn how to find and view the official changelog release notes for all AirPods software updates, as well as check out the current firmware version of your Apple earbuds.
Apple AirPods Max headphones 22% off and other tech deals to check out
If you've been considering a pair of AirPods Max, now is a great time to buy. For a limited time Amazon is taking 22% off Apple's noise canceling, wireless headphones in multiple colorways. We also have great discounts on Apple Watch, Apple TV and more. Check out our full roundup below.
AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max receive 4E71 firmware update
Apple has sent out another firmware update for the latest iterations of its truly wireless headphones. As is pretty typical with these kinds of updates, Apple doesn't go out of its way to outline what --if anything-- is new in the update. And that remains the case with this one, too.