Apple Quietly Updates AirPods Firmware to Version 3.5.1

[MacRumors]

Apple today quietly put out a firmware update for the AirPods, bumping the Bluetooth headphones from version 3.3.1 to 3.5.1, as spotted by a user on Reddit. The update to AirPods is automatic for any AirPods in their Charging Case and connected to a nearby iOS device. After making sure the AirPods are connected, users can check their current firmware version by going to the Settings app on iPhone > General > About > AirPods.

It's not clear what the 3.5.1 update covers due to its silent release and a lack of specific patch notes, but the AirPods have faced a number of complaints over the past few weeks that the new firmware version could potentially be addressing. Mainly, there have been a number of user complaints regarding battery drain issues with the AirPods and the Charging Case, as well as dropped Bluetooth connections when on phone calls on iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus devices.

AirPods launched in December to largely positive reviews from users praising their ease of connectivity with iOS devices, thanks to the W1 chip, as well as their sound quality. Since the launch, the AirPods have been hard to come by both online and in Apple retail stores, with current shipping estimates on Apple.com sitting at the six week mark, arriving mid-March if users order today.

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[William Gates]

>The update to AirPods is automatic for any AirPods in their Charging Case and connected to a nearby iOS device.

When I put my AirPods in the charging case they disconnect from my iPhone. Still on 3.3.1

 

[Blackstick]

Gotta love a world where headphones and refrigerators need software updates.

 

[LordQ]

Oh man, no new options for more gestures? Where's double-tap to skip a song? ):

 

[meaning-matters]

Apple is the king of updates.

 

[ShadowYYZ]

I had issues with my 7 plus dropping audio sometimes and phone call quality / drops. I hope this will fix it I need to go charge it haha

 

[penajmz]

>The update to AirPods is automatic for any AirPods in their Charging Case and connected to a nearby iOS device.

When I put my AirPods in the charging case they disconnect from my iPhone. Still on 3.3.1

Ditto.

 

[vdgroodt]

works better with mac now

 

[b0nd18t]

Does this update fix them falling out of my ears?? Fingers crossed

 

[imran5720]

So now there is an OS in ear-pods, amazing

 

[AFPoster]

>The update to AirPods is automatic for any AirPods in their Charging Case and connected to a nearby iOS device.

When I put my AirPods in the charging case they disconnect from my iPhone. Still on 3.3.1

I put them in my charging case and opened it, so it remains connected. Still 3.3.1 though =/.

 

[Zorn]

So now there is an OS in ear-pods, amazing

That's actually a very good thing since they can fix any issues via firmware update such as this..

 

[dannyyankou]

works better with mac now

Oh I hope so, I had issues with the connection dropping out

 

[pat500000]

Lot better article than political ones.

 

[William Gates]

Amazing that people don't realize there is software in a wireless device.

 

[AlphaTeam]

Am I the only one not seeing this setting?

Iphone 7 Plus on 10.3 beta

EDIT: nevermind. I was listening to them at the time. DOH

 

[TurboPGT!]

works better with mac now

Not for me. They connected a little faster, but audio is completely distorted.

Do you think having too many Bluetooth devices could be the issue? I have Magic KB, Mouse, and Trackpad all going.

 

[Abazigal]

Can't seem to get it to update.

 

[jhearty99]

I dont have my Airpods listed under the about tab?

 

[tomaustin44]

Thank goodness...the battery drain issue has been driving me crazy. Hopefully this will resolve it.

 

[Brookzy]

Gotta love a world where headphones and refrigerators need software updates.

And cables!

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Trying to get mine to update for a while now. No success.

 

[djeeyore25]

Does this fix the issue of modern music sounding terrible?

 

[tomaustin44]

I dont have my Airpods listed under the about tab?

At least one Airpod has to be in your ear for it to appear

 

[MJZimmer88]

Looks like my AirPods updated to 3.5.1 as well.

And FWIW... they literally never fall out of my ears.
The biggest problem is when answering a phone call the sound gets completely garbled. I hope that's what they fixed.

 

[zorinlynx]

Now if only they actually had any in stock.