Apple recently updated the firmware for its AirPods Pro 3, and while updates typically focus on stability and bug fixes, new features like Live Translation-expanded to additional languages in recent months-are occasionally included. but getting those updates onto your AirPods can feel… frustratingly opaque.
while Apple provides a guide on how to update airpods firmware,the process isn’t exactly seamless,relying on a bit of luck and patience. Ironically, Beats-an Apple-owned brand-offers a remarkably straightforward update experience for its earbuds when paired with an Android device. It begs the question: why does apple’s own hardware seem to function more smoothly with a competitor’s operating system?
Apple Needs a Dedicated Firmware Update Button for AirPods on iPhone
If you’re an Android user and own a pair of Beats headphones, like the Powerbeats Pro 2, you’re likely familiar with the Beats app. Beyond controlling headphone functions,the app simplifies firmware updates. A notification appears when an update is available; simply tap the “Update” button and follow the on-screen prompts. The process takes just minutes.
Though, using those same Beats headphones with an iPhone presents a different experience. There’s no dedicated update button. Instead,you must place the earbuds in their case,connect the case to power,and keep your iPhone,iPad,or Mac nearby. Apple then decides when-and if-to initiate the update. Even with a newly released firmware version, it may not appear immediately. This same cumbersome process applies to AirPods. Given Apple’s reputation for seamless integration, it’s puzzling why a simple “Update” button, mirroring the Android app’s functionality, hasn’t been implemented to resolve this persistent user frustration.
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