Apple Updates AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2 Firmware to 8B30 and 8B28

Apple released firmware updates today for the AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2. The new firmware version is 8B30 for the AirPods Pro 3, up from the 8B25 build released last month. The AirPods Pro 2 have been updated to version 8B28, up from 8B21.



Apple has not provided detailed release notes for this update, listing only "bug fixes and other improvements." However, it is likely the software includes support for features arriving in iOS 26.2. Recent betas of that operating system enabled AirPods Live Translation for users in the European Union, a feature previously restricted in the region.


You can use your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to find your current AirPods firmware version...

Find your AirPods firmware version on your iPhone or iPad
To use your iPhone or iPad to check that your AirPods are up to date, make sure that you have the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. Go to Settings > Bluetooth, then tap the Info button next to the name of your AirPods. Scroll down to the About section to find the firmware version.

Find your AirPods firmware version on your Mac
To use your Mac to check that your AirPods are up to date, make sure that you have the latest version of macOS. Choose Apple menu  > System Settings, click Bluetooth, then click the Info button next to the name of your AirPods.

Notably, Apple has provided detailed instructions on how to update the firmware of your AirPods. You can find those instructions here:
● How to Update AirPods Firmware


If you are looking to upgrade, the new AirPods Pro 3 are currently on sale for their lowest price ever. You can track sales on other models with the iClarified AirPods Price Tracker.