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AirPods just got a long-requested feature in new software update

9to5Mac • Fri, 25 Sep 2026

While it was overshadowed by release of iOS 27 , Apple also released a new software update for AirPods this month. The update brings a long-requested feature to supported AirPods models: custom EQ. more…

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While it was overshadowed by release of iOS 27 , Apple also released a new software update for AirPods this month.

The update brings a long-requested feature to supported AirPods models: custom EQ.

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