AirPods Pro 3 Beta Firmware 9A5336b Rolling Out With iOS 27 Features Ahead of Fall Launch

Apple has pushed beta firmware 9A5336b to multiple AirPods models, previewing features tied to iOS 27 ahead of the fall public release. The update is available to developers and public beta testers running iOS 27 beta on their iPhones.

Which Models Get It

• AirPods Pro 3
• AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)
• AirPods 4 (both standard and ANC models)
• AirPods Max 2

What{"'"}s New

Apple{"'"}s release notes are characteristically vague — "bug fixes and other improvements" — but the firmware version numbering (9A) confirms it{"'"}s tied to the iOS 27 release cycle. Previous reporting has linked iOS 27 to new AirPods capabilities including a custom EQ system and enhanced spatial audio processing.

Should You Update?

If you{"'"}re already running iOS 27 beta, AirPods firmware updates install automatically when the earbuds are charging and connected to your iPhone. The current public firmware remains at 8B41, which includes bug fixes released in June. If you{"'"}re experiencing the static noise issue reported by some AirPods Pro 3 owners, the beta firmware may help — though Apple hasn{"'"}t confirmed a specific fix.

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