Although it was overshadowed by the iOS 27 public betaApple too released a new public beta firmware for AirPods this week. The update includes a long-requested feature. airpods Models: Custom EQ.
AirPods public beta details
The AirPods public beta is firmware version 9.0.314 with build number 9A314b. The update is available for the following AirPods models:
You can sign up for the AirPods public beta in the Settings app on your iPhone. When your AirPods are connected, you’ll see a switch in the Settings app to enable beta firmware. The beta versions will then download and install when your AirPods are in their charging case and within range of your paired iPhone.
- Open the Settings app
- Tap Bluetooth
- Tap the (i) next to your AirPods
- Scroll down and turn on “AirPods Beta Updates”
Custom equalizer comes to AirPods
Once you install the AirPods public beta, you’ll see a long-awaited new feature in the Settings app: Custom EQ.
You now have more control over how your AirPods sound thanks to new custom EQ controls. In the Settings app, you can adjust the bass, mids, and highs of your AirPods’ sound.
“AirPods are designed and manufactured by Apple to accurately represent music, TV shows, movies, and calls,” Apple explains. “If you prefer a different sound profile, you can customize how AirPods represent any played audio.”
While adjusting custom equalizer settings, you can play an Apple Music song directly in the Settings app to hear the adjustments in real time.
By no means is this the most advanced equalizer feature out there. It is a basic three-band system. Still, it’s a long-awaited AirPods feature that Apple has finally brought to users, even if the vast majority will likely stick with the default levels.
You can find the new custom equalizer feature in the AirPods section of the Settings app under the “Audio & Routing” menu. The feature is available on all AirPods with the H2 chip, including AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2.
Other features of iOS 27 for AirPods
Here are the other new AirPods features for iOS 27:
- Settings app redesign: In iOS 27, Apple redesigned the AirPods interface in the Settings app. Controls have been reorganized, with separate menus for Hearing Health, Find My, Live Translation, and more.
- Adaptive Audio Slider: In the Settings app, you now have a slider to further adjust the adaptive audio mode.
- Gym kit: While GymKit has been around for years, an Apple Watch is always required. like me colleague Zac explainsiOS 27 brings the full GymKit experience to iPhone and AirPods Pro 3.
- Precision search: You can now use precision search in the Find My app on Apple Watch to locate your AirPods Pro 3.
- Siri AI: When paired with a compatible iPhone and AirPods can interact with Siri AI.
Wrap
What new AirPods features are you most excited to try? Are you going to try the new custom equalizer feature? Let us know in the comments.
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