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apple releases firmware update for airpods pro 2 to support new ios 18 features

2024-09-11

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it home reported on september 11 that apple today released a new firmware update for airpods pro 2 (it home note: including lightning and usb-c versions), version number 7a294 (the previous version was 6f8), which is applicable to all airpods pro 2 users. in addition, apple also released the latest 0.1.40 firmware update for apple pencil pro users.

apple has been beta testing the update and it will be rolled out next monday before ios 18 becomes available. as part of ios 18, apple will bring multiple new features to airpods pro 2 users, such as head gestures.

with the help of head gestures, users can control airpods pro to interact with siri by nodding or shaking their heads (can be used to respond to incoming calls, notifications and messages). for example, when you receive a call and don’t want to answer it, you can shake your head to reject it, or nod to answer it.

in addition, apple is adding a voice highlighting feature to airpods pro to reduce background noise when speaking, making it easier for the other party to hear your voice; apple has also prepared a new personalized spatial audio feature specifically for games to bring players a more immersive audio experience.