Apple releases new firmware update for AirPods Max
What you need to know
- Apple has released a new firmware update for its AirPods Max headphones.
- Firmware update 3C39 is the second firmware update that company has released for the headphones.
Apple has released a new firmware update for its AirPods Max wireless over ear headphones.
As reported by MacRumors, the update, titled 3C39, is the second firmware update that the headphones have received since they launched back in December of 2020. The first, 3C16, actually came out on the same day that the headphones released to the public.
Apple never provides details on what a firmware update is for, but the report speculates that it could be related to reports of battery-life issues.
Like all of the AirPods lineup, there is no way to manually update the firmware on your AirPods Max. They tend to install the update when they are wirelessly connected to one of your Apple devices and charging, so you can try to force the update that way.
If you'd like to see if your AirPods Max have updated to the new version, check out our article which tells you how to check the firmware version of AirPods.
Apple's AirPods Max headphones are still back-ordered since their launch, with ship times still running over a month out depending on the color you want. The headphones are obviously a hit, but many want Apple to make a less expensive version without that $550 price tag. Apple is also expected to release a new version of its AirPods headphones at a rumored March event.
Worth the wait
High-fidelity audio
You can purchase a pair of AirPods Max in five different colors, space gray, silver, green, sky blue, and pink.
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