Apple Releases Firmware Updates For AirPods Pro And AirPods 3

Apple has released firmware updates for the AirPods Pro (version 4A402) and AirPods 3 (version 4B66). To check the versions of the firmware:

° Open the Settings app on your iPhone.

° Go to the “Bluetooth” menu.

° Select your AirPods in the list of devices.

° Tap the “i” (information) icon.

° Look at the “Firmware Version” number.

If the firmware hasn’t been updated:

° Place the ‌‌‌‌‌AirPods‌‌‌‌‌ in the case.

° Connect ‘em to a power source.

° Pair them to an iPhone or iPad.

This should force the firmware to update.

Apple Introduces New AirPods With Spatial Audio, Better Battery Life And More

Apple has announced the third generation of AirPods featuring spatial audio, and more. By combining the power of the H1 chip with an Apple-designed acoustic system, the new AirPods use computational audio to deliver breakthrough sound with 
Adaptive EQ, according to Apple Users can enjoy spatial audio featuring Dolby Atmos in Apple Music, movies, and tv shows, along with dynamic head tracking, across Apple devices. 

The new AirPods are resistant to sweat and water, and feature a force sensor for control of music and phone calls. The extended battery life enables up to six hours of listening time and up to 30 hours of total listening time with the convenient charging case. AirPods (3rd generation) join the world’s most popular family of headphones and are available to order now, and in stores beginning Tuesday, October 26.

Apple Announces Virtual Event For September 14th

Apple has announced a virtual event “California streaming” for Tuesday, September 14, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. It will be streamed from the Steve Jobs Theater at the Apple Park Campus in Cupertino, California. Apple will most likely announce the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7. It may also introduce the next generation of AirPods. 

ABOUT THE IPHONE 13

Here are the rumors about the iPhone 13:

° It will have Face ID hardware that will work with masks and foggy glasses.

° It will feature low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication connectivity.

° At least some models will support ProRes for videos and Portrait Mode for video.

° It will add advanced photo filters.

° It will pack an A15 processor.

° It will have an “always-on” display like the Apple Watch.

° It will adopt the improved Wi-Fi 6E protocol.

° High-end models of the upcoming iPhone 13 lineup will sport an upgraded ultra-wide camera with autofocus.

° Some, perhaps all, models will have LiDAR sensors.

° It will cost 3-5% more than the iPhone 12.

APPLE WATCH SERIES 7

° It will come in 41mm and 45mm models. That’s up from the current 40mm and 44mm sizes. 

° It will have bigger watch faces to accommodate the bigger screens.

° It will have a blood pressure sensor.

° It will have a new design and speaker grills.

° It will pack a smaller “S7” chip that would leave more room for a larger battery or other components.

° It be offered in a green hue.

° It will sport a faster processor.

° It will sport a “new lamination technique” that raises the watch’s display closer to the top cover.

° It will borrow updated ultra-wideband technology from the Apple AirTag key finder.

NEXT GEN AIRPODS

As for the “AirPods 3,” they’re expected to look pretty much the same as the current version, but with a shortened stem, adjusted earbud body and an AirPods Pro-style charging case. No word on when an update to the AirPods Pro might arrive, though September/October is possible. The AirPods Pro 2 will reportedly have a round design and eliminate the short stem that currently sticks out from the bottom.

AirPods 3 Rumored To Release Along Side The Next iPhone This Fall

According to Nikkei Asia, mass production of the third generation of AirPods will begin next month. If so, they updated earbuds could arrive along with the “iPhone 13″ in September or October. 

The “AirPods 3” are expected to look the same as the current version, but with a shortened stem, adjusted earbud body and an AirPods Pro-style charging case.