Apple today released new firmware designed for the second-generation AirPods Pro, which means the new AirPods will have a day one firmware update available at launch. The 5A377 firmware is now available for new AirPods Pro owners, up from the 5A374 firmware they ship with.
Apple has not provided information on what's included in refreshed firmware updates for the AirPods, so we don't know what improvements or bug fixes the new firmware brings.
There is no standard way to upgrade the AirPods software, but firmware is generally installed over-the-air while the AirPods are connected to an iOS device. Putting the AirPods in the case, connecting the AirPods to a power source, and then pairing the AirPods to an iPhone or an iPad should force the update after a short period of time.
You can check your AirPods or AirPods Pro firmware by following these steps:
Connect your AirPods or AirPods Pro to your iOS device.
Open the Settings app.
Tap General.
Tap About.
Tap AirPods.
Look at the number next to "Firmware Version."
If we learn about any notable changes in the firmware update, we'll share details, but the software likely offers performance improvements and minor bug fixes.
Saturday February 7, 2026 9:26 am PST by Joe Rossignol
Apple today shared an ad that shows how the upgraded Center Stage front camera on the latest iPhones improves the process of taking a group selfie.
"Watch how the new front facing camera on iPhone 17 Pro takes group selfies that automatically expand and rotate as more people come into frame," says Apple. While the ad is focused on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, the regular iPhone...
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To set up the...
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Apple is expected to release/update the following products...
New MacBook Pro models with the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips could arrive as soon as Monday, March 2, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
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Well, if I’ve learned anything from visiting MacRumors… “It’s a Money Grab” or “They’re forcing you to upgrade” or “They’re destroying the environment” or “It’s time for Timmy to go”
I remember when Apple was Doomed because Tim Cook murdered hundreds of millions of people with a free U2 album.
With mandatory firmware updates that have incidentally been known to worsen the sound stage or noise cancellation in the past...?
AirPods firmware updates should be opt-in like updates to all other Apple products – and the release notes need to explicitly state what is new. Not a generic "bug fixes and improvements".
Apple being proactive and staying ahead of the curve here?
Well, if I’ve learned anything from visiting MacRumors… “It’s a Money Grab” or “They’re forcing you to upgrade” or “They’re destroying the environment” or “It’s time for Timmy to go”
SuCh (https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/17/21069953/apple-airpods-pro-noise-cancellation-problems-firmware-2b588-2c54) a CoNSpIRaCy (https://www.macworld.com/article/233738/apple-please-fix-active-noise-cancellation-in-the-airpods-pro.html) tHeORy (https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/01/14/airpods-pro-firmware-update-sacrifices-noise-cancellation-quality-for-bass) ?
