Apple AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max receive new software update – Times of India

Apple has released a new firmware update to the AirPods lineup. Apple AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max are receiving the 4C165 firmware version which is said to further improve the performance of the devices. AirPods Pro‌ was earlier updated to 4A402 firmware, while the AirPods 3‌ were running firmware version 4B66.
With the new firmware release, Apple does not offer any notes or information about the changes that come with it. While there is no standard way to update the firmware on AirPods, it is generally rolled out as an OTA. The device must be connected to the iPhone to install the update.
Here’s how you can check if your AirPods device has received the update

If the version is 4C165, then your AirPods device is updated to the latest firmware. If not, you can try putting the AirPods in the case and connect it to a power source. This should force the update on your AirPods.
Meanwhile, the Cupertino-based company is reportedly working on a successor to the AirPods Pro. As per a tech analyst, the device may be launched in 2022. The analyst claimed that the AirPods Pro 2 will come with a “significantly upgraded” chip. As per an earlier report by Bloomberg, the AirPods Pro 2 will feature onboard health sensors for the first time ever, plus they may not have stems at all, made possible with a radical chassis redesign.