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Apple Releases AirPods Pro 3 And Beats Studio Buds Updates With Bug Fixes: How To Install

Apple issued firmware 1B211 for Beats Studio Buds to address an eavesdropping flaw. A new AirPods beta firmware, 9A304B, is available for iOS 27 users. This update includes custom EQ and Dolby Atmos bug fixes.

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New details on AirPods beta firmware 9A304B and leaked code for a camera-equipped product have emerged.

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  1. Apple Releases AirPods Beta 9A304B and Beats Studio Buds Security Patch

    Apple issued firmware 1B211 for Beats Studio Buds to address an eavesdropping flaw. A new AirPods beta firmware, 9A304B, is available for iOS 27 users. This update includes custom EQ and Dolby Atmos bug fixes.

    What's confirmed:

    • Beats Studio Buds firmware 1B211 fixes a critical eavesdropping flaw.
    • AirPods beta firmware 9A304B for iOS 27 adds custom EQ, improved noise cancellation, and faster connectivity.
    • Firmware 9A304B includes Dolby Atmos bug fixes.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The project for camera-equipped AirPods Pro is suspended according to leaker Kosutami.
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  2. Apple Patches High-Severity Beats Vulnerability and Releases AirPods Beta

    Apple issued firmware 1B211 for Beats Studio Buds to fix a critical eavesdropping flaw. New beta firmware is also available for several AirPods models to support iOS 27 features. These updates aim to improve security and introduce custom audio settings.

    What's confirmed:

    • Beats Firmware Update 1B211 addresses CVE-2025-20701, a high-severity eavesdropping vulnerability rated 8.8 out of 10.
    • The Beats Studio Buds flaw allowed attackers within Bluetooth range to intercept audio from the microphone by impersonating paired devices.
    • The Beats patch is delivered automatically when earbuds pair with a Mac, iPad, or iPhone.
    • Beta firmware build 9A5304b is available for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2.
    • Firmware version 8B41 was released for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 to fix bugs and improve performance.
    • The new beta firmware introduces support for custom EQ and a new AirPods interface in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • AirPods are compatible with the new Siri AI.
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  3. Apple Issues Firmware Updates for AirPods Pro and Beats Studio Buds

    Apple has released firmware version 8B41 for AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2 to address bugs and improve performance. A separate update for Beats Studio Buds patches a security flaw that could allow nearby attackers to eavesdrop via the microphone. Beta firmware updates are also available for supported models following the iOS 27 beta 2 release.

    What's confirmed:

    • AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2 received firmware version 8B41.
    • The update for AirPods Pro 2 and 3 focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements.
    • Apple patched a vulnerability in Beats Studio Buds that could allow attackers to spy via the microphone or enable wiretapping.
    • Beats Studio Buds received firmware update 1B211.
    • Apple released beta firmware updates for supported AirPods models and the first build for AirPods Max 2 following the iOS 27 beta 2 launch.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Apple updated millions of AirPods without warning.
    confidence 100%