Overview
- The new 8B39 firmware for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4 arrived Tuesday alongside iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 26.4.
- The build replaces 8B34 on AirPods Pro 3, 8B28 on AirPods Pro 2, and 8B21 on AirPods 4.
- Apple has not posted detailed notes for 8B39, and reporting says these updates usually fix bugs and improve performance.
- To get it, keep your AirPods in the charging case, close the lid, plug in the case, stay in Bluetooth range with your Apple device on Wi‑Fi, and wait about 30 minutes.
- 9to5Mac reports the release likely sets up features for the new AirPods Max 2, though Apple has not confirmed support.