Apple Releases New AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 Beta Firmware

Apple has released new beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4, version 8A5308b, in coordination with iOS 26 features. The new firmware, previously only sporadically released, is now available more frequently and is exclusive to the H2 chip models. The update is available for those looking to upgrade their AirPods, with Amazon currently offering several models at all-time lows.

Apple has released new beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4, version 8A5308b, in coordination with the latest iOS 26 features. This update, which was previously released sporadically, is now being made available more frequently. The new firmware is exclusive to the H2 chip models, which include the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4.

Historically, AirPods betas have been less frequent than those for iOS, macOS, and other Apple software. This new trend of more frequent beta releases for AirPods firmware coincides with Apple's recent changes to make beta software installation easier. The new update carries the version number 8A5308b, following the previous version 8A293c released in late June.

The new firmware supports several new features introduced in iOS 26, which are exclusive to the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 due to their H2 chip requirement. If you are looking to upgrade your AirPods, Amazon currently offers several models at all-time lows. AirPods Pro 2 are available for $149, down from $249, while AirPods 4 are priced at $89, down from $129 [1].

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[1] https://9to5mac.com/2025/07/10/apple-just-released-new-airpods-pro-2-and-airpods-4-beta-firmware/?extended-comments=1