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Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 3

MacRumors • Thu, 30 Apr 2026

Apple today released new firmware for the AirPods Pro 3 . The firmware has a version number of 8B40, up from 8B39. There is no word on what's included in the new firmware, but Apple has a support document with limited notes. Most updates are limited to bug fixes and performance improvements. To get the updated firmware, make sure your AirPods Pro are in range of your iPhone, iPad , or Mac and are connected via Bluetooth. From there, connect your Apple device to Wi-Fi, put your AirPods in the Charging Case, and connect the Charging Case to power. Keep the case closed and wait at least 30 minutes for the firmware update to install. After that, check the version number and repeat the process if the update hasn't been installed. Related Roundup: AirPods Pro 3 Tag: AirPods Pro 3 Buyer's Guide: AirPods Pro (Buy Now) Related Forum: AirPods This article, " Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 3 " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple today released new firmware for the AirPods Pro 3 .

The firmware has a version number of 8B40, up from 8B39.

There is no word on what's included in the new firmware, but Apple has a support document with limited notes.

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