Apple has released a new firmware update for multiple current AirPods models, bringing the software to build number 9B47.
The update is available for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, AirPods 5, and AirPods Max 2. It advances from the previous builds of 9A348 and 9A350, which shipped in September alongside iOS 27 and related features such as custom EQ.
Apple has not yet published release notes or detailed the specific changes included in firmware 9B47. The company had been testing the software in beta form for several weeks, including recent developer and public beta builds, and is expected to update its official AirPods support documentation with more information soon. Early indications suggest the release primarily contains bug fixes and general improvements.
This marks the first public AirPods firmware release since the major September update that unlocked iOS 27 features across compatible models.
MacDailyNews Note: As with all AirPods firmware, the update installs automatically in the background rather than through a manual check. Users can encourage installation by ensuring their paired iPhone, iPad, or Mac is running the latest system software with Bluetooth enabled and connected to Wi-Fi. The AirPods should then be placed in their charging case, connected to power, and left within Bluetooth range with the lid closed for at least 30 minutes. Afterward, opening the case and reconnecting the AirPods allows the firmware version to be verified in the device’s Bluetooth or AirPods settings menu. The process can take several hours in some cases.
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