Apple has launched entirely new firmware for AirPods beta testers featuring iOS 26 support; here are the specifics regarding the recent update.
### AirPods Beta Firmware Introduces Five iOS 26 Features to Users
This year, installing the AirPods beta firmware has significantly simplified—there’s even a public beta available.
Today marks the first occasion since the public beta’s introduction that Apple has released fresh firmware for testers.
AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 have received a new **8A5324b** firmware version. This is an upgrade from the previous release, 8A5308b, which was issued earlier in July.
Importantly, the AirPods beta firmware offers early access to iOS 26 features such as:
1. Automatic pausing when you drift off to sleep
2. Studio-grade audio recording
3. Camera remote functionality
4. Automatic switching for CarPlay
5. Improved voice quality during calls
These recent updates are presently limited to AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4, but at least a few will likely become available for other AirPods models in the future.
If you are interested in joining the AirPods public beta program, here is a step-by-step guide.
How has your experience with AirPods firmware for iOS 26 been? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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