With the promised universal control, Universal Control has finally arrived in the macOS Monterey beta. This update actually has a lot of interesting little easter eggs. We didn’t know until now that Macs can do it too“Update” firmware for MagSafe chargermagical usage. Now it’s AirPods’ turn and it can finally be updated with mysterious conditions on systems other than iOS/iPadOS (the concept of unlocking new achievements!). Continue reading macOS Monterey 12.3 beta small easter egg: AirPods can be updated with firmware! Report text.
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macOS Monterey 12.3 beta small easter egg: you can update the firmware for AirPods!
Speaking of the various mysteries surrounding Apple’s system, it’s always unclear when the firmware will be updated. Accessories, including AirTags, MagSafe chargers, and even the AirPods series we’re going to talk about this time, are all a bit mysterious. Not only are you not sure what has been updated most of the time, it is even harder to know under what circumstances the latest firmware will be pushed to these accessories. We can only try our best to cater to the legendary conditions that may trigger the update – in fact, it is not difficult. In most cases, it will automatically update when you use it normally (eh).
However, for the AirPods series such as the latest AirPods 3 and even the current firmware updates for AirPods Pro and AirPods Max, Apple is finally willing to provide another occasion for their true wireless headphones to automatically upgrade the firmware in addition to mobile devices such as iOS and iPadOS.
Foreign media reported that after the latest macOS Monterey 12.3 Beta test version update, Mac devices finally have the ability to update AirPods. Although, the update method still remains very iOS – try to keep AirPods connected to the device, and it is said that keeping the battery box charged as much as possible also has a certain effect. But I still have to say that it is still difficult to determine whether these practices can really increase the chance of upgrading XD.
At least for now, the author often works with MacBook Air accompanied by AirPods when going out (I think it may be more commonly used than with iPhone). In this way, there should be a higher chance light up Get firmware updates early.
In 2020, AirPods Pro was pushed through a firmware update“Spatial Audio” support, bringing head tracking functionality to Apple’s own wireless headphones for the first time, which can be tracked through sensors in the headset. Since then, the AirPods series has also pushed several updates, including fixing the automatic switching function. But there are also many versions that don’t specifically mention which bugs have been fixed.
As macOS can also support the firmware update function, I believe it will be a pretty good improvement for those who rarely use AirPods with mobile devices.
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Source: KOCPC Chinese