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Apple Launches AirPods Beta Firmware Adding EQ, Adaptive Audio

7/16/2026

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Apple released beta firmware 9.0.314 (build 9A314b) for AirPods Pro 2, Pro 3, AirPods 4, and Max 2.
The firmware adds a three-band EQ and an Adaptive Audio slider, plus a redesigned interface with separate menus for Hearing Health, Find My, and Live Translation.
After users toggle “AirPods Beta Updates” in Settings -> Bluetooth, the update installs automatically when the AirPods are in their case and near paired iPhone.

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Apple released beta firmware 9.0.314 (build 9A314b) for AirPods Pro 2, Pro 3, AirPods 4, and Max 2.
The firmware adds a three-band EQ and an Adaptive Audio slider, plus a redesigned interface with separate menus for Hearing Health, Find My, and Live Translation.
After users toggle “AirPods Beta Updates” in Settings -> Bluetooth, the update installs automatically when the AirPods are in their case and near paired iPhone.