Apple Releases AirPods Pro 3 And Beats Studio Buds Updates With Bug Fixes: How To Install
Apple has released firmware version 8B41 for AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2 to address bugs and improve performance. A separate update for Beats Studio Buds patches a security flaw that could allow nearby attackers to eavesdrop via the microphone. Beta firmware updates are also available for supported models following the iOS 27 beta 2 release.
What changed
Apple deployed security patches for Beats Studio Buds and firmware version 8B41 for AirPods Pro 2 and 3.
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Apple Issues Firmware Updates for AirPods Pro and Beats Studio Buds
confidence 100%Apple has released firmware version 8B41 for AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2 to address bugs and improve performance. A separate update for Beats Studio Buds patches a security flaw that could allow nearby attackers to eavesdrop via the microphone. Beta firmware updates are also available for supported models following the iOS 27 beta 2 release.
What's confirmed:
- AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2 received firmware version 8B41.
- The update for AirPods Pro 2 and 3 focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements.
- Apple patched a vulnerability in Beats Studio Buds that could allow attackers to spy via the microphone or enable wiretapping.
- Beats Studio Buds received firmware update 1B211.
- Apple released beta firmware updates for supported AirPods models and the first build for AirPods Max 2 following the iOS 27 beta 2 launch.
Still unconfirmed:
- Apple updated millions of AirPods without warning.