Apple today released new firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2. The firmware is available for all of the above devices and will enable support for the new features of iOS 27. The firmware has a build number of 9A348. In iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, Apple is adding a new AirPods interface, a slider for adaptive mode, and custom equalizer support. AirPods also support the new Siri AI. Firmware updates can be downloaded by connecting AirPods to an Apple device and connecting them to power. Installing the new firmware may take a few hours because there is no software update option like with other Apple devices. Popular Stories iOS 27 Introduces New “iPhone Handoff” Feature Apple has added a new “iPhone Handoff” feature to iOS 27 that will let you switch between two iPhones while using the same phone number on each device. This functionality was briefly mentioned during the WWDC 2026 keynote in June, in a slide that listed hundreds of new features coming to iOS 27 and corresponding software updates, but Apple never shared more details at the time. …Apple Event Live Blog: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and More Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” event kicks off today at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, where we expect to see the foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models, new AirPods 5 headphones, and maybe a few other announcements. Apple offers a live video stream on its website, YouTube, and the company’s TV app on several platforms. We…here’s when iOS 27 launches today in all time zones [Update: It’s Out]Update 10:04 am: iOS 27 is rolling out now, although it may take a while for all users to see it, so keep checking back! Apple is about to release iOS 27, which will finally offer more advanced Siri AI capabilities, as well as a variety of other enhancements, enhancements, and new features for iPhones. It’s Apple’s biggest software update of the year, and Apple announced at Wednesday’s iPhone event…
