On Tuesday, Apple released new firmware for its AirPods 2 wireless earbuds along with updated firmware for its Apple Pencil Pro stylus. The new AirPods Pro 2 firmware allows users to access features such as head-shaking gestures, and it’s thought that the Apple Pencil Pro update centers around bug fixes.
Tuesday’s update brings the AirPods Pro 2 firmware build version to 7A294, up from 6F8. This firmware update is only for AirPods Pro 2, both the USB-C and Lightning versions, and won’t be released for AirPods Max or other non-H2 devices.
The head-shaking gestures, which were mentioned as being in development at this year’s WWDC event, allow users to shake their head yes or no to reply to Siri. Improved noise isolation and personalized spatial audio features for gaming are also present.
The updated Apple Pencil Pro firmware jumps the version number from 0.1.33 to 0.1.40. Given that there are currently no details as to what the update entails, it’s thought that this is a bug fix with quality-of-life improvements.
The Apple Pencil Pro’s firmware can be updated by attaching the stylus to a compatible iPad. For the AirPods Pro 2, the new firmware update is installed automatically, as there is no mechanism to force an update manually. The firmware will install by itself as long as the AirPods are in a charging case and connected to an iOS device.
The AirPods firmware version can be checked via the following steps:
- Open the Settings app
- Select General
- Select About
- Select the AirPods you wish to view
- A menu will appear showing relevant device information
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Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via AppleInsider