Apple

New AirPods Pro 2 firmware update brings iOS 18.1's advanced hearing health features

Apple has released a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2 that brings support for iOS 18.1's powerful health features, including Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, and Hearing Protection. The firmware is available now, with a build number of 7B19, but users will need to have updated to iOS 18.1 before they can use the new hearing health features.
By Blip Tech 1 min read

Apple has released new firmware for AirPods Pro 2 ahead of the iOS 18.1 launch next week, bringing support for health features such as Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, and Hearing Protection. Users will need to update their devices to iOS 18.1 before they can use these new capabilities.

The new hearing health features are among the standout additions outside of Apple Intelligence in the upcoming iOS 18.1 update.

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