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Beats Studio Buds Firmware Update Patches Bluetooth Vulnerability

Beats Studio Buds Firmware Update Patches Bluetooth Vulnerability

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Apple today released a new firmware update for the Beats Studio Buds. The firmware, 1B211, addresses a Bluetooth vulnerability. Apple’s security support document for the update says it fixes a bug that could allow an attacker in Bluetooth range to listen through the microphone of the device. The vulnerability would only be affected if someone was in Bluetooth range and the Studio Buds were not yet paired and seeking pair requests. The bug was in open source code, and Apple Software was among the affected projects. Updating the firmware of the Beats Studio Buds can be done by pairing them with an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, putting them on a charger, and keeping them in Bluetooth range of the paired device. Popular Stories Lamine Yamal Teases Upcoming Beats Over-Ear Headphones Ahead of the upcoming World Cup, football superstar Lamine Yamal has arrived at training camp for the Spanish national team sporting what seems to be the unreleased over-ear headphones that appeared in a U.S. Federal Communications Commission database last week. As suspected, the new headphones …

Apple Releases New Firmware for AirTag 2

Apple Releases New Firmware for AirTag 2

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Apple today released new firmware for its second-generation AirTag item trackers. The firmware has a 3.0.49 version number, up from 3.0.45, and it is the second firmware update that Apple has provided for the ‌AirTag‌ 2. There is no word yet on what’s included in the firmware, but ‌AirTag‌ firmware updates most often address bugs and make other under-the-hood improvements. Apple’s prior firmware update tweaked the unwanted tracking sound to make it easier to find an unknown ‌AirTag‌ when using Precision Finding. Apple will provide details on what’s in the 3.0.49 firmware when it updates its firmware support page. For the original ‌AirTag‌, firmware was distributed on a rolling basis over two weeks, but Apple appears to be pushing firmware updates to all ‌AirTag‌ 2 users at the same time. You can check your AirTag firmware by opening the Find My app, going to the Items tab, selecting an ‌AirTag‌ in the list, and tapping on the ‌AirTag‌’s name to see its firmware version. There is no way to force an ‌AirTag‌ update, and firmware …

Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Max 2

Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Max 2

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Apple today released new firmware for the AirPods Max 2. The firmware is version 8E258, up from the prior 8E251 firmware that was released just ahead of when the ‌AirPods Max 2‌ launched. It’s not clear what’s included in the firmware update, but Apple provides limited details in its AirPods firmware support document. Most updates focus on bug fixes and improvements. The ‌AirPods Max 2‌ have an H2 chip, an upgrade over the H1. The H2 brings several new features like Live Translation, Adaptive Audio, Loud Sound Reduction, Voice Isolation, and more. To get the new firmware, make sure your AirPods are in range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac and are connected via Bluetooth. From there, connect the Apple device to Wi-Fi, then connect the AirPods Max to power with a USB-C cable. Keep the AirPods Max in Bluetooth range of the Apple device, and wait at least 30 minutes for the firmware to update. From there, reconnect the AirPods to the Apple device, and check the firmware version to see if it’s updated. …

Samsung’s latest TV firmware update fixes the Chromecast issue for older models – finally

Samsung’s latest TV firmware update fixes the Chromecast issue for older models – finally

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Adam Breeden/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Older Samsung TV models will soon gain Google Cast support. The feature will roll out in phases for 2026, 2025, 2024, and possibly 2023 Samsung TV models. The update also includes support for Samsung’s Universal Gestures feature on the Galaxy Watch. Google may have sunsetted the Chromecast hardware, but a new firmware update for Samsung TVs will add Google Cast support for all 2026 models as well as select older models – possibly as far back as 2023.  This means that you no longer need a Galaxy smartphone with Samsung’s Smart View feature enabled to share media, giving Android users much more flexibility.  Also: Why you shouldn’t skip your TV’s firmware updates While there had been previous rumblings that Google Cast would have native support on all new Samsung TVs in 2026, Reddit users have reported that the Tizen update v2115 has started to roll out for 2024 and 2025 models to bring them up to speed.  Which Samsung TV models will …

Apple Releases New Firmware for AirTag 2

Apple Releases First Firmware Update for AirTag 2

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Apple today released new firmware for its second-generation AirTag item trackers. The firmware has a 3.0.45 version number, up from 3.0.41, and it is the first firmware update that Apple has provided for the ‌AirTag‌ 2 that launched in January 2026. ‌AirTag‌ updates are infrequent, and there is no word yet on what’s included in the new firmware. Apple has shared release notes in the past, and software updates are usually bug fixes and improvements. In the past, new ‌AirTag‌ firmware was distributed on a rolling basis over two weeks, but it appears the latest firmware is available for all ‌AirTag‌ 2 users immediately. You can check your ‌AirTag‌ firmware by opening up the Find My app, going to the Items tab, tapping on an ‌AirTag‌ in the list, and tapping on the ‌AirTag‌’s name to see its firmware version. There is no way to force an ‌AirTag‌ update, and firmware is installed over the air via a connected iPhone. To get new firmware, make sure your ‌AirTag‌ of your iPhone, and then wait for …

Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4

Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4

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Apple today released new firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and the AirPods 4. The firmware has a version number of 8B39, up from 8B34 on the ‌AirPods Pro 3‌, 8B28 on the AirPods Pro 2, and 8B21 on the ‌AirPods 4‌. There is no word on what’s included in the firmware, but Apple has a support document with limited notes. Most updates are limited to bug fixes and performance improvements. To get the new firmware, make sure your AirPods are in range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac and are connected via Bluetooth. From there, connect your Apple device to Wi-Fi, put your AirPods in the Charging Case, and connect the Charging Case to power. Keep the case closed and wait at least 30 minutes for the firmware update to install. Popular Stories Apple Released Yet Another New Product Today Apple has unveiled a whopping nine new products so far this March, including an iPhone 17e, iPad Air models with the M4 chip, MacBook Air models with the M5 chip, MacBook …

Apple Releases New Beta Firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4

Apple Releases New Beta Firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4

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Apple today released new beta firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4. The firmware is limited to developers at the current time, and it has a build number of 8B5034f. Apple is not testing any iOS updates right now, so it is unclear what’s in the AirPods firmware beta. With iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe, Apple added a beta firmware update installation option that’s available from the AirPods settings interface when the AirPods are connected to an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, which facilitates beta testing. Developers can use the beta option to turn on beta downloads. Popular Stories Apple’s Next Two Products Are Coming Soon Apple plans to release an iPhone 17e and an iPad Air with an M4 chip “in the coming weeks,” according to the latest word from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. ”Apple retail employees say that inventory of the iPhone 16e has basically dried out and the iPad Air is seeing shortages as well,” said Gurman. “I’ve been expecting new versions of both (iPhone 17e and M4 …

Apple Releases New Firmware Update for iPhone Air MagSafe Battery

Apple Releases New Firmware Update for iPhone Air MagSafe Battery

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Apple this week released another firmware update for the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, but there are no specific details about what it includes. The latest iPhone Air MagSafe Battery firmware has a version number of 8B32, up from 8B25. In the Settings app on the iPhone Air, the new firmware is listed as version 101.0, while the previous firmware was listed as version 99.0 in the app. New Firmware: 101.0 (Version) / 8B32 (Build) Previous Firmware: 99.0 (Version) / 8B25 (Build) Apple does not share release notes for iPhone Air MagSafe Battery firmware updates, so it is unclear what is new. However, it would be reasonable to assume the update includes performance and stability improvements, and/or bug fixes. iPhone Air MagSafe Battery firmware updates automatically install in the background over time, while the accessory is charged and actively being used. You can check the version number of the ‌MagSafe‌ Battery’s firmware by attaching it to an ‌iPhone Air‌, opening the Settings app on the device, and tapping on General → About → ‌iPhone Air‌ ‌MagSafe‌ …

Apple Releases New AirPods Pro 3 Firmware Update

Apple Releases New AirPods Pro 3 Firmware Update

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Apple today released a firmware update for the AirPods Pro 3. The latest firmware has a version number of 8B34, up from the previous version 8B30. Apple has a support document for AirPods firmware updates, and it indicates that the 8B34 update contains unspecified “bug fixes and other improvements.” No other AirPods models received firmware updates today. How to install AirPods Pro firmware updates, according to Apple: Make sure that your iPhone, iPad, or Mac is updated to the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS, and that Bluetooth is on. Make sure that your AirPods are connected via Bluetooth to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Connect your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to Wi-Fi. Connect your charging case to power. Put your AirPods in their charging case and close the lid. Keep the lid of the charging case closed, and keep your AirPods in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Wait at least 30 minutes for the firmware to update. Open the lid of the charging case to reconnect your AirPods to your …