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Apple ships AirPods firmware 9A348 alongside iOS 27, adding Custom EQ and Siri AI support
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Apple released AirPods firmware build 9A348 in step with iOS 27, bringing Custom EQ, Siri AI, Precision Finding via Apple Watch, GymKit, and a redesigned settings panel to AirPods Pro 3, Pro 2, Max 2, and AirPods 4.
The firmware lands at the same time as iOS 27, so iPhone users on the new OS need this build to access the new audio capabilities. About half the additions are exclusive to AirPods Pro 3, leaving earlier supported hardware with a partial feature set. Because Apple provides no manual trigger, getting the update depends on users following Apple's background-installation procedure.
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Firmware build 9A348 ships alongside iOS 27 for AirPods Pro 3, Pro 2, Max 2, and AirPods 4, with AirPods 5 picking up support when it ships later this week.
New features include Custom EQ, Siri AI with a compatible iPhone, Precision Finding routed through Apple Watch, GymKit support, and a redesigned AirPods settings panel.
Apple exposes no manual update path, so the firmware arrives only through background installation per Apple's published steps.
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