Apple Quietly Releases AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2 Firmware 8B41 as Users Rush to Install Latest Update (opens in new tab)

Apple has started rolling out a new firmware update for AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2 users, delivering version 8B41 just days after introducing beta firmware tied to upcoming iOS 27 features. While the company has not revealed a detailed changelog, the release is already attracting attention because it arrives alongside an important security-related update for Beats Studio Buds. The latest AirPods firmware update increases AirPods Pro 3 from version 8B40 to 8B41 and updates AirPods Pro 2 f...