Apple has released a new firmware update for most of its accessories: AirTag with AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. Apple now a lot of information about these updates, which is interesting to see possible improvements.

AirPods Update: Version 5B58

AirPods updated to a new version

All current AirPods models have been updated. new version 5B58. Previous AirPods firmware updates have improved sound quality or improved some features, but in this case, the update focused on fixing bugs.

Bug fixes and other improvements

Updating AirPods is not an easy task as there is no update page like we might have when updating an iPhone. Apple claims the update happens automatically when the AirPods are near.

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

we recommend you Connect AirPods to iPhone, go to Settings and in the new menu that appears, see the firmware version below. Now the normal thing would be to wait, but the truth is you can follow these steps to force the update:

1. Keep the AirPods in the charging case.
2. Connect the case to the charger using the lightning cable.
3. AirPods must be connected to your iOS device.
4. Obviously, your iPhone or iPad must be connected to the internet.
5. We don’t know exactly when, but the AirPods will update themselves to the latest version if you leave them for a while.
6. Devices are easier to update if they have 100% battery.

AirTag Update: Version 2.0.24 (Build Number 2A24e)

Apple also decided to update AirTags to a new version. 2.0.24. The previous available version 1.0.301 was released on April 27 and included new features that, according to Apple, would prevent us from spying. easier to find an AirTag we carry. We do not know what improvements this new version includes.

AirTags has a new firmware update

The AirTag update process is as complex as that of AirPods and done automatically according to apple. However, there are also some tricks to installing an update:

1. Put the AirTag and iPhone in the same room, close to each other.
2. Open Find My app on iPhone and check firmware.
3. If you don’t have the latest version, wait.
4. The Find app doesn’t need to be fully open.
5. At some point, AirTag will be updated.

if installations do not happen, don’t worry, just give them some time. Eventually, sooner or later your iPhone will update AirPods or AirTag to the latest version. its firmware.