Apple has released new AirPods beta firmware available for public testers, firmware build number 9A5336b. It is available for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2. The firmware is the same as the AirPods beta Apple released to developers last week.
Apple is adding new AirPods features in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate, including a new AirPods interface and support for custom EQ.
Since iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe, Apple has added a beta firmware update installation option in the AirPods settings interface when there are AirPods connected to an iPhone, iPad, or Mac running iOS 27, iPadOS 27, or macOS 27, respectively. Developers and public beta testers can use the beta option to turn on beta downloads.
As with any betas, this firmware should only be installed on AirPods set aside for testing purposes. Never install beta firmware on your daily driver earbuds buds.