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AirPods Max 2 are getting harder to resist with iOS 27 upgrades

Apple is refining iOS 27 and compatible hardware through a series of beta releases, including new firmware for AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max. The system update, expected this fall, introduces Siri AI integration and system-wide performance improvements. Recent beta 5 updates specifically target the Liquid Glass interface, redesigning icons for apps such as Safari, Siri, and Settings. While the AirPods Max 2 gain appeal through these software upgrades, the AirPods Pro 3 are expected to receive the most significant feature changes.

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What changed

Apple released a new beta firmware for AirPods and the fifth beta of iOS 27, which modifies Liquid Glass app icons.

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  1. Apple pushes new AirPods beta firmware ahead of iOS 27 launch

    Apple is refining iOS 27 and compatible hardware through a series of beta releases, including new firmware for AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max. The system update, expected this fall, introduces Siri AI integration and system-wide performance improvements. Recent beta 5 updates specifically target the Liquid Glass interface, redesigning icons for apps such as Safari, Siri, and Settings. While the AirPods Max 2 gain appeal through these software upgrades, the AirPods Pro 3 are expected to receive the most significant feature changes.

    Why it matters

    The iOS 27 cycle focuses on AI integration and visual refinements to the user interface. These updates bridge the gap between current hardware and the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro. Developers are currently testing these features to ensure stability before the general autumn release.

    What is confirmed

    • iOS 27 is expected to launch this fall.
    • Apple has released beta firmware for AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max.
    • iOS 27 Beta 5 includes updated Liquid Glass icons for Siri, Settings, Safari, Remote, App Store, and Preview.
    • The iOS 27 update includes system-wide performance improvements.

    Still unconfirmed

    • AirPods Pro 3 will receive the most changes in iOS 27.
    • iOS 27 includes a redesigned settings menu.

    What to watch next

    • Official iOS 27 release date announcement
    • Public release of the final AirPods firmware
    • iPhone 18 Pro launch specifications
    Sources used for this update (5)
    1. www.macrumors.com — The MacRumors Show: Revisiting iOS 27 Ahead of iPhone 18 Pro
    2. appleinsider.com — AirPods Pro, AirPods Max get another iOS 27 beta firmware release
    3. 9to5mac.com — AirPods Pro 3 keep getting better, here’s what’s new in iOS 27
    4. 9to5mac.com — iOS 27: The easiest beta to forget about
    5. www.macrumors.com — Everything New in iOS 27 Beta 5
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  2. AirPods Max 2 appeal grows with iOS 27 upgrades

    Apple's upcoming iOS 27 update brings performance improvements and new features to existing iPhones. The update includes a redesigned settings menu and Siri AI integration for AirPods. These changes make AirPods Max 2 more appealing. iOS 27 launches this fall.

    What's confirmed:

    • App launching on iPhone and iPad is up to 30 percent faster with iOS 27.
    • Photos taken on iPhone appear in iCloud Photos up to 70 percent sooner with iOS 27.
    • AirDrop transfers run up to 80 percent quicker with iOS 27.
    • File transfers in the Files app complete up to 50 percent faster with iOS 27.
    • iOS 27 includes a Custom EQ for adjusting bass, mids, and treble on AirPods.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • iOS 27 launches this fall as the next major iPhone update.
    Sources used for this update (2)
    1. iOS 27 Speeds Up the iPhone You Already Own: Here's How
    2. iOS 27 adds three new iPhone features you’ll use all the time
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  3. iOS 27 Adds Custom EQ and Siri AI to AirPods

    Apple is introducing a redesigned settings menu and Siri AI integration for AirPods via iOS 27. The update includes a Custom EQ for adjusting bass, mids, and treble. These features do not require new hardware.

    What's confirmed:

    • iOS 27 introduces a Custom EQ for AirPods.
    • The iOS 27 update includes a redesigned settings interface for AirPods.
    • Siri AI integration is coming to AirPods in iOS 27.
    • Custom EQ allows users to adjust bass, mids, and treble.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Custom EQ requires the H2 chip and is exclusive to AirPods Max 2.
    • The iOS 27 update is the biggest AirPods update in years.
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. AirPods firmware beta and iOS 27: What's new with Apple's earbuds
    2. iOS 27 AirPods: custom EQ and new settings - ecorpit.com
    3. iOS 27 Airpods Update is EPIC! EVERY NEW Feature & Changes! ( EQ & More)
    4. All the features of the new AirPods coming in the iOS 27 update
    5. How to Turn On Custom EQ for Your AirPods in iOS 27
    6. AirPods Gain Custom EQ and a New Settings Interface in Apple's iOS 27
    7. Post by @gigowat.bsky.social — Bluesky
    8. iOS 27 Beta 2: Apple rüstet AirPods mit Equalizer auf
    9. AirPods-Firmware-Beta und iOS 27: Das ist neu bei Apples Stöpseln
    10. iOS 27 Upgrades Make AirPods Max 2 Harder to Resist
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  4. iOS 27 Introduces New AirPods Features and Max 2 Beta Firmware

    Apple is introducing Siri AI integration and adjustable equalizer settings for AirPods in iOS 27. Beta firmware has been released, including the first build for the AirPods Max 2. Other AirPods models and Beats Studio Buds have also received firmware updates focused on bug fixes.

    What's confirmed:

    • iOS 27 adds a custom EQ option with adjustable equalizer settings for AirPods.
    • AirPods now work with Siri AI in iOS 27.
    • Apple released new firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and Beats Studio Buds.
    • Updates for AirPods Pro 3 and Beats Studio Buds include bug fixes.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Apple released the first beta firmware build for the AirPods Max 2.
    • AirPods Max 2 are available on Amazon for $399, reduced from $549.
    • iOS 27 was unveiled at WWDC26 approximately three weeks ago.
    Sources used for this update (15)
    1. Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3 and Beats Studio Buds
    2. AirPods Pro & Beats Studio Buds move to new firmware versions
    3. Apple Releases AirPods Pro 3 And Beats Studio Buds Updates With Bug Fixes: How To Install
    4. AirPods Max 2 are getting harder to resist with iOS 27 upgrades
    5. Apple releases new AirPods beta firmware, including first build for AirPods Max 2
    6. Apple Releases Updated AirPods Beta Firmware With iOS 27 Features
    7. AirPods Max (USB-C) Firmware Update Failed? 7 Fixes (2026)
    8. AirPods Max 2 are getting harder to resist with iOS 27 upgrades
    9. What's new for AirPods in iOS 27
    10. Apple quietly fixed the biggest problem with AirPods, and I can't wait to try it out
    11. Every New AirPods Feature in iOS 27 - MacRumors
    12. AirPods Max 2 are getting harder to resist with iOS 27 upgrades!
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