The topic AirPods Max 2 firmware beta updates now available with iOS 27 and macOS 27 beta 2 is currently the subject of lively discussion — readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.
This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies’ decisions and competitors’ reactions can quickly change the picture.
AirPods Max 2 owners running iOS 27 or macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 2 can now enroll their headphones in Apple’s firmware beta program. Here are the details.
When Apple released the first iOS 27 and macOS 27 betas, the company announced that although AirPods Max 2 owners were unable to install beta firmware on their headphones, support would arrive with beta 2.
Following today’s releases, the option is now available. Users can enroll their AirPods Max 2 by enabling the AirPods Beta Updates toggle in the headphones’ settings.
Apple notes that once users turn on the “AirPods Beta Updates” switch, “firmware updates will be installed when your AirPods are in their charging case and nearby” the paired iPhone or Mac.
Here are Apple’s official instructions for enrolling AirPods Max 2 in the beta program:
In addition to AirPods Max 2, firmware betas are also available on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C), and AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (Lightning).
To learn more about AirPods beta firmware, follow this link.