<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Apple releases new beta firmware, version 8A293c, for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4, exclusively for developers.Developers need iOS 26, iPadOS 26, or macOS 26 to install the update.This update is the second beta for the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4.The firmware introduces new features in sync with iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe.Improved audio quality for phone and video calls, studio-quality audio recording, and camera remote functionality are included.The update also adds an installation option in the AirPods settings interface when connected to an Apple device.The news first appeared on MacRumors.com.