New AirPods 5B59 Firmware Version - How To Update & Check Your Version
New version
Apple has released a new firmware for the AirPods Gen 2, AirPods Gen 3, AirPods Pro Gen 1 and the AirPods Max. The new firmware version is 5B59 replacing the former firmware version 5B58. Most probably AirPods Pro Gen 2 will also be updated soon.
Apple doesn’t disclose any information related to any changes coming with this version. However, Apple usually improves connectivity, battery life, sound quality and/or ANC performance with each new firmware update. In this update, the ANC seems to be marginally better in our pair.
How to check your current firmware version
You can easily check the current firmware version of your AirPods / AirPods Pro by following the below steps on iOS 16 or iPadOS 16:
Connect your AirPods to your iPhone or iPad
Go to “Settings”
Find and select your AirPods (for example, "9TechEleven’s AirPods Pro").
Scroll down to “Version” and check your current Firmware version. You can also tap on version and check the version of your case as well.
How to force update your AirPods
Click here to see how you can try force updating your AirPods device.
