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Apple releases AirPods Max firmware version 3C39, works to address battery drain issues with update

If you snagged Apple’s AirPods Max wireless headphones, this may help. Apple on Tuesday released version 3C39 of its AirPods Max firmware. The update is thought to address battery drain issues reported by some customers and replaces firmware version 3C16, which originally shipped with the AirPods Max units. Unlike other Apple software updates, there isn’t […]

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HomePod mini capable of using 18 watt power adapters following 14.3 software update

This is definitely spiffy. Following Apple’s release of the HomePod version 14.3 update, the new HomePod mini smart speaker now supports 18 watt power adapters or battery packs. While the unit ships with a 20 watt power adapter and originally required 20 watts to function, the update reduces this limit to 18 watts, which enables […]

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Apple releases firmware version 3A283 for AirPods, AirPods Pro, incorporates spatial audio and automatic device switching for these devices

This is pretty nifty. Apple on Monday released version 3A283 of its firmware for its AirPods and AirPods Pro earbuds on Monday. The new version includes spatial audio and automatic device switching for the devices. The spatial audio feature is exclusive to AirPods Pro, and the toggle is accessible via Control Center when your AirPods […]

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Apple releases firmware version 2D27 for the AirPods Pro

Apple on Tuesday released version 2D27 of its firmware for its AirPods Pro earbuds. While no specific fix details have been released, there have been ongoing complaints from AirPods Pro owners regarding Activate Noise Cancellation and crackling or popping sounds. Apple has also announced that it will be adding a new spatial audio feature for […]

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Apple releases version 2D15 firmware update for second-generation AirPods, may be looking to address pairing issue with fix

A week after releasing updated firmware for the AirPods Pro earbuds, Apple has released the same firmware for the second-generation AirPods, bringing them to the new 2D15 firmware. Apple didn’t release the exact changes offered by the firmware, but it’s thought that since the second-generation AirPods don’t feature Active Noise Cancellation, the firmware fixes the […]