Version 5 of the beta firmware for the AirPods Max 2, AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Pro 3 has been released, accessible to beta testers and developers, featuring the build number 9A5347a.
Apple will be adding a new interface for AirPods in macOS Golden Gate, iOS 27, and iPadOS 27 with an Adaptive Mode slider and custom EQ support, as the AirPods will start to be compatible with Siri AI.
To download firmware updates, you must connect your AirPods to an Apple Device you have and connect them to a power source. The update may take a couple of hours to download due to no software update option, a feature other Apple devices have. There is a beta update option you can toggle to in the interface for the AirPods for those on iOS 26, macOS 26, or iPadOS 26 or later.
