Apple Releases New AirPods Max Firmware

[TurboDrooler]

Apple today released a new firmware update for the Lightning version of the AirPods Max headphones. The new firmware is version 6F25, up from the prior 6F21 firmware the device was previously running.

Apple does not often provide much insight into what's new with firmware updates, but as this is a firmware update for an older model, it likely includes bug fixes and other minor improvements.

Firmware can be installed by putting the AirPods Max in Bluetooth range of an iPhone, iPad, or Mac that's connected to Wi-Fi, and then plugging them in to charge. It can take up to 30 minutes for firmware to update.

You can check your firmware version by going to Settings > Bluetooth and selecting the Info button next to the AirPods Max when they are connected to an iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Article Link: Apple Releases New AirPods Max Firmware

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[Dferdog]

They don't have to butcher my pair - they're already loosing connectivity like it's nobody's business and the battery life is half of what it used to.
I've had mine for two and a half years and it has been the worst performing Apple product I've had and I've been using their stuff for 25 years now.

Mine too. Losing connectivity with rapidly diminishing battery life. Not a good product.

 

[windywalks]

Mine too. Losing connectivity with rapidly diminishing battery life. Not a good product.

I've even tried the most basic thing - cleaning the contacts on the headband, but to no effect.
There are some glaring design flaws to this product.
The flimsy mesh on the headband, the non-insulated headband to ear cup connection and the ungodly heft being my pet peeve.

 

[ignatius345]

the battery life is half of what it used to.

Yeah man, that's how rechargable lithium batteries work.

By last year I'd run mine down to the point where they would only work maybe 4-5 hours between charges. Apple does battery replacement for $89 so I did that. They returned them in a couple days and they were right back to original capacity.

 

[windywalks]

Yeah man, that's how rechargable lithium batteries work.

By last year I'd run mine down to the point where they would only work maybe 4-5 hours between charges. Apple does battery replacement for $89 so I did that. They returned them in a couple days and they were right back to original capacity.

Sure, if only the disconnection issues would go away with a new battery :/

 

[ignatius345]

Sure, if only the disconnection issues would go away with a new battery :/

Yeah, I hear you. I've been very lucky and mine have been rock solid since I bought them in early 2021.

 

[windywalks]

Yeah, I hear you. I've been very lucky and mine have been rock solid since I bought them in early 2021.

You sure are!
I wouldn't be such a sourpuss if the only problem was the battery life. It's a given with any battery powered electronics, but the connectivity issues are such a letdown.
I have a relatively ancient pair of Bose QC35s from 2016(!). Aside from the pleather ear cups I had to replace twice and the headband that is irreplaceable and flakes like an old couch, the headphones still work and keep a decent 6 hour charge.
They cost a pretty penny back then, but not as much as the Maxes so I'm pretty displeased with what I'm left with on Apple's part.

 

[darksoul78644]

I think the AirPods Max are awesome. Work seamlessly with I-hone and iPad and Mac. I’ve had Bose ultra and others but the AirPods Max are the better headphones. I actually sold the Bose and have the max. If they come out with a newer version with all the feature like AirPods Pro than I will definitely pay 500 plus again I wonder what the update is tho.

 

[darksoul78644]

So has anything else been said about what this update did