Apple has launched a firmware replace for the newer AirPods Max with a USB-C connector.
Apple has launched a brand new firmware replace for the USB-C variant of the AirPods Max, though no info is on the market concerning the replace’s contents.
Tuesday’s firmware replace will increase the construct quantity to 7E108, up from the earlier 7E101. In contrast to most firmware updates, this software program launch is simply appropriate with the newer model of the AirPods Max, outfitted with a USB-C port.
Although the precise contents of the 7E108 firmware replace are unclear, the software program doubtless consists of numerous bug fixes and quality-of-life enhancements, probably for brand new AirPods Max options launched with the sooner 7E101 replace.
Although two options have been initially meant to roll out with the 7E99 firmware replace, the USB-C variant of the AirPods Max lastly gained help for lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio with model 7E101.
The replace was unique to the USB-C mannequin of AirPods Max, which helps true 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio over a direct digital connection. The older Lightning-based model can entry lossless content material utilizing Apple’s Lightning to three.5 mm headphone jack adapter.
Firmware model 7E101 additionally launched help for ultra-low latency audio. The characteristic lowers the lag time between audio enjoying on a related machine and it being performed and heard via the AirPods Max into the consumer’s ears.
As for the most recent 7E108 replace, it could include further fixes or enhancements for lossless or ultra-low latency audio on the AirPods Max variant with a USB-C port.
Tuesday’s 7E108 firmware is put in routinely when the AirPods Max are in Bluetooth vary of an iPhone, iPad, or Mac that is related to Wi-Fi. There is no such thing as a handbook set up technique for this firmware replace, and the set up can take as much as half-hour when the AirPods Max are related to energy.
Learn how to verify your AirPods firmware model
AirPods Max customers can verify the present firmware for his or her audio equipment by accessing the Settings app on their iPhone or iPad.
Open the Settings App
Choose Common
Choose About
Choose the AirPods you want to view
A menu will seem displaying related machine info.
