Apple, which has updated almost all AirPods models and is on the verge of iOS 18.1, one of the most important updates in iPhone history, has also released a new update. Important app update for AirPods Pro 2. The build number of the new AirPods Pro 2 firmware is 7B19.

7B19 update news of AirPods Pro 2

New firmware for AirPods Pro 2 arrives just ahead of launch hearing health features on iOS 18.1. Hearing health includes a hearing test that mimics an audiologist’s test and also hearing aid functionality if the test indicates mild to moderate hearing loss. Therefore, the new features included in this update are important:

AirPods Pro 2 with 7B19 firmware update enable three new features when used with an iPhone or iPad running iOS 18.1 or iPadOS 18.1 or later: hearing test, headphones, and hearing protection.

Apple’s hearing test feature provides scientifically validated hearing test results from the comfort of home (aimed at users 18 and over).

The hearing aid feature provides personalized, clinical-grade assistance that automatically applies to sounds in your environment, as well as music, videos, and calls (intended for users ages 18 and over with mild to moderate hearing loss).

Hearing protection feature helps users minimize exposure to loud ambient noise in all listening modes (available in the United States and Canada).

How to update AirPods Pro 2

Updating AirPods to the latest version of firmware is not as easy as updating an iPhone to the latest version of iOS. The first thing you need to do is check which firmware version you have: Connect AirPods to iPhone > open Settings > tap AirPods menu. If 7B19 appears, it means they have already been updated.

If they haven’t already, make sure they are in the charging case and connect the case to a charger. AirPods must be connected to an iOS device which connects to the internet for updates. Although there is no exact time for the update, If you leave your AirPods near your iPhone for a while, they will update automatically. The fact that both the iOS device and AirPods have 100% battery life makes the update process easier. However, if you wait a few days, your AirPods will definitely update themselves.

Firmware updates are sent periodically while your AirPods are charging and within Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

The latest AirPods updates focused on fixing bugs and improving performance, but This update is different Because it contains significant improvements. This is a first step into the hearing health features Apple could implement into AirPods; because we may have health sensors in Apple headphones in future versions.

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