Following the release of iOS 16.3 RC for developers, Apple is now rolling out a firmware update for the second and third generation AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max.
The new firmware version for these new AirPods is 5B59. The update is available for all the AirPods models mentioned above starting today. It's an improvement over the previous firmware version 5B58. The small change in the build number suggests that the update brings only minor changes to the firmware of Apple's wireless earbuds. As you probably already know, Apple doesn't make it easy for you to manually update your AirPods to new firmware versions either. Instead, the company points out that new firmware versions will be installed when the AirPods are connected to your iPhone via Bluetooth.
How to check the firmware version of your AirPods
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Navigate to the Bluetooth menu.
- Find your AirPods in the list of devices.
- Tap the “i” next to them.
- Look at the “Firmware Version” number.
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