How to download the AirPods Pro 2's iOS 18 update

One of the new features we're expecting to get on the AirPods Pro 2

If you want to access the new iOS 18 features on your AirPods Pro 2, the update is already live. You're already updated if you see version 7A294. You can verify this in the AirPods settings on your connected iOS device. Of course, your iPhone must be updated to iOS 18 before you proceed.

If your AirPods Pro 2 hasn't updated, you can initiate it yourself. Listen to music for around 30 seconds. Afterwards, put the AirPods back in the case. If you see that the buds don't immediately disconnect from the Bluetooth menu, that means the update is happening. Keep the charging case closed and near your phone to finish the process. The AirPods Pro 2 will disconnect when the process is over.

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New iOS 18 features coming to the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4

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With the release of iOS 18, we're expecting some new features to hit AirPods—specifically, the new AirPods 4 (with and without Active Noise Cancellation) and the AirPods Pro 2. They will get new ways to interact with Siri, improve call quality, and boost your mobile gaming capabilities.

They are getting Siri Interactions. It allows you to just nod or shake your head to respond to Siri prompts or questions. For example, if you want to answer a call, reply to a message, or check your notifications, you can just do the gesture.

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Apple AirPods Pro 2 can work as hearing aids

Apple didn't launch new AirPod Pros at its recent event. However, it introduced new features to the AirPods Pro 2 to help improve or at least protect your hearing. Apple introduced an "end-to-end hearing health experience" that introduces features to ensure your hearing health is good. The most notable feature turns the Apple AirPods Pro 2 into a hearing aid.

But that isn't coming to Canada yet, so let's talk about what we are getting first. The aptly named Hearing Protection shields your ears from loud environmental noise while preserving the sound signature of what you're listening to. The ear tips already offer some passive noise reduction, while its H2 chip helps actively reduce louder sounds at 48,000 times per second.

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Apple releases new firmware for AirPods and Beats products

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Apple recently released a firmware update for several of its wireless headphone models, including the AirPods Pro 2, first-generation AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, AirPods (second- and third-gen), Beats Fit Pro, and PowerBeats Pro.

The second-gen ‌AirPods Pro‌ models, the PowerBeats Pro, and the Beats Fit Pro now have firmware version 6F8 (up from 6F7), while the other models have firmware version 6A326 (up from 6A321).

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