Apple today released updated beta firmware for the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 to public beta testers, allowing them to test new AirPods features in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe.
The firmware is available to developers and public beta testers at the current time, and it requires a device running iOS 26, iPadOS 26, or macOS 26.
The firmware adds several features in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe.
Apple today previewed studio-quality audio recording and camera remote features for AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and AirPods Pro 2, delivering new ways to capture content and improving how users communicate. Updates to audio recording enable creators to record studio-quality vocals on the go, and start or stop video recordings from a distance with a simple press of the AirPods stem. Building on the benefits of Voice Isolation, AirPods users will also enjoy even clearer calls with enhanced voice quality.
Creating content gets even better with studio-quality audio recording. Interviewers, podcasters, singers, and other creators can record their content with greater sound quality, and even record while on the go or in noisy environments with Voice Isolation. With the H2 chip, beamforming microphones, and computational audio, users will also enjoy more natural vocal texture and clarity across iPhone calls, FaceTime, and CallKit-enabled apps. Studio-quality audio recording and improved call quality work across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, while also supporting the Camera app, Voice Memos, dictation in Messages, video conferencing apps like Webex, and compatible third-party camera apps.
Capturing content at a distance is easier than ever with camera remote. While using the Camera app or compatible third-party camera apps on iPhone or iPad, content creators can press and hold the AirPods stem to take a photo or start a video recording, and one more press-and-hold will stop the recording. For users who like capturing themselves singing or dancing, the new features make it easy to perform in sync with a soundtrack while simultaneously recording the video.
With iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe, Apple has added a firmware update installation option in the AirPods settings interface. This marks the first time that Apple has provided beta firmware to public beta testers.