Apple has released a new firmware update for several AirPods models alongside the launch of iOS 27, bringing support for a range of new audio and Siri features.

The new 9A348 firmware is available for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2. The update is designed to work with new AirPods capabilities introduced with iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27.

What's New?

The updated firmware enables several new features, including:

• Custom EQ for more control over audio settings

• A new AirPods interface

• An Adaptive Mode slider for easier adjustment

• Support for the new Siri AI

These features are part of Apple's broader software updates released this week and give compatible AirPods models more customization and smarter device interaction.

How to Get the Update

AirPods firmware updates are installed automatically rather than through a traditional software-update button.

To help the update install, connect your AirPods to a compatible Apple device and place them in their charging case while the case is connected to power. The firmware may take several hours to install, so the new version may not appear immediately.

3uTools View

The arrival of new AirPods firmware alongside iOS 27 highlights how Apple increasingly uses software updates to expand the capabilities of its hardware.

For users updating multiple Apple devices, keeping track of firmware versions and device compatibility can be just as important as installing the latest operating system. 3uTools provides tools for checking and managing supported Apple device information, making it easier to stay informed as Apple's latest software updates roll out.

Source: Apple; MacRumors.