Apple rolled out a firmware update for its third-generation AirPods, moving from the previous version 6A300 introduced in September to the new version 6A317.
Details about new features in AirPods firmware updates are typically not provided by Apple, so the specifics of what’s included in this update remain unknown.
Instructions on how to manually update the AirPods are not given by the giant tech firm.
However, the firmware usually updates automatically when the AirPods are connected to an iOS device.
To initiate the update, users should place their AirPods in their case, connect them to a power source, and then pair them with an iOS device or Mac.
Apple recently halted sales of its Series 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches in the US, beginning this week. This decision is in response to a patent dispute involving the technology used for the blood oxygen measuring feature in these devices.
The suspension follows an October ruling by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), which found that the Apple Watches infringed on patents owned by the medical technology company Masimo.
This ITC decision is currently under review by President Joe Biden, with a final decision due by December 25. Apple is preparing for the possibility that the ruling may be upheld. The U.S. Trade Representative’s office, led by Ambassador Katherine Tai, is also evaluating the situation.
