Apple launches AirPods firmware public beta for iOS 26, here’s what’s new

Apple has launched its first ever public beta for AirPods firmware, bringing forthcoming iOS 26 features to AirPods users ahead of their fall launch. Here’s everything new.

Apple debuts first ever public beta for AirPods firmware

AirPods beta firmware has historically been difficult to install. That changed this summer, when the developer beta became easier to get than ever.

And now, for the first time, Apple has launched an AirPods firmware public beta too.

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