AirPods Firmware Enters the Apple Beta Software Program

Apple is preparing a notable expansion to its public beta program: for the first time, the company will offer public betas of AirPods firmware updates. According to Apple's press release (MacRumors), the initial public beta rollout is scheduled for July 2025 and does not require an Apple Developer account. This brings AirPods firmware testing in line with the established public betas for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, HomePod, and watchOS—an important shift for Apple’s increasingly interconnected hardware ecosystem.

Hands-On: Advanced Features for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4

Recent developer betas, as reported by 9to5Mac, have introduced several significant features for AirPods Pro 2 and the upcoming AirPods 4. These include:

• Enhanced Audio Quality for phone and video calls
• Studio-Quality Audio Recording—targeting podcasters, interviewers, and video creators
• Camera Remote Control via AirPods stems, supporting hands-free photo capture and video recording