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Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro, AirPods, and AirPods Max

I have AirPods 3 and with new firmware I have FAR better range.

My iPhone was seating on a balcony tonight, I walked in to my apartment to use a bathroom and there was zero stutter while listening music. In the past, music would stutter or cut off.

Out of my personal curiosity, I walked out of my apartment while my iPhone was on a balcony. Zero stutter while listening to music and AirPods didn’t lose a connection with my iPhone.

Latest update has significantly improved range. 👍🏻

Sound quality; bass level dropped a tiny bit, sound level dropped a tiny bit by few decibels. I’ll have to test it again for next few days to make sure. But bass is quite low at the moment. I’ll try again when my ears are rested.

Sound quality remains great during video meetings ( teams, zoom, meets, etc ) on Mac or while having a phone call via iphone.
 
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Is anybody aware whether AirPods 3 are supposed to work with just "Siri" instead of "Hey Siri"? I installed the latest firmware (6A300) but it doesn't seem to be working. Siri is only activated if I use "Hey Siri"
 
xpxp2002 said:
The Apple Watch demonstrated its purpose when it was announced. Actually, several functions from taking calls and managing notifications handsfree to tracking fitness. I bought one a couple months after it came out, and still have one today.

There’s no such value in a Vision Pro. There’s nothing valuable it can do that other existing products on the market today can’t do. It’s a solution in search of a problem.
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I am wondering if you missed the part of my post where I said, "I am not buying them in foreseeable future, but I am excited to see what they become and if they can deliver on their potential I will."?

Perhaps you should read the article MacRumors published today (9/16) about spatial video, iPhone 15 and Vision Pro and tell me if that is something you can do elsewhere with existing hardware.

Did your watch do then what it does now? Has it not evolved in software and hardware to perform functions that it did not when released? Did the software, both Apple's OS and developer apps released include all the possibilities that would come to pass eight generations later? Did it take off at its initial release? Many times a new product, especially one that introduces new technology, starts out as a better way of doing or combining existing tasks and doing so more efficiently while it evolves.

The name of the product is very apt. "Vision Pro," it requires vision and patience to develop and realize its potential. It clearly does things no existing product does.

They unquestionably have purpose. Some was demonstrated in their slick intro video and most will develop in the future. In the history of technology there are untold numbers of cases that mimic what I believe Apple hopes will happen here.

Be patient and have vision.
 
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srbNYC said:
6A299b here too! Confused.
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I suggest connecting them to your desktop or laptop. I had the same issue then connected them to my laptop and within five minutes I had 6A301. The same was true for my wife's AirPods.
 
Chazak said:
I suggest connecting them to your desktop or laptop. I had the same issue then connected them to my laptop and within five minutes I had 6A301. The same was true for my wife's AirPods.
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This has been with the Case connected to my MBA for an hour. I will try it again today after a few days’ wait. 🤞🏻
 
Chazak said:
I am wondering if you missed the part of my post where I said, "I am not buying them in foreseeable future, but I am excited to see what they become and if they can deliver on their potential I will."?

Perhaps you should read the article MacRumors published today (9/16) about spatial video, iPhone 15 and Vision Pro and tell me if that is something you can do elsewhere with existing hardware.

Did your watch do then what it does now? Has it not evolved in software and hardware to perform functions that it did not when released? Did the software, both Apple's OS and developer apps released include all the possibilities that would come to pass eight generations later? Did it take off at its initial release? Many times a new product, especially one that introduces new technology, starts out as a better way of doing or combining existing tasks and doing so more efficiently while it evolves.

The name of the product is very apt. "Vision Pro," it requires vision and patience to develop and realize its potential. It clearly does things no existing product does.

They unquestionably have purpose. Some was demonstrated in their slick intro video and most will develop in the future. In the history of technology there are untold numbers of cases that mimic what I believe Apple hopes will happen here.

Be patient and have vision.
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No, I'm not trying to be adversarial. I'm aware that it will be the only playback device for spatial videos. I just don't think there's much value in that functionality and I doubt most people will pay $3000 for it. In due time, perhaps the price will change, and currency will inflate to make that price more palatable. But it's still a lot of money to spend on a product that simply provides virtually no more value than you can get out of a $500 TV and a $180 Apple TV or cheaper set-top box.

This whole charade just reminds me of 3D TV. Not too long ago, TV makers were trying for years to force 3D as "the next big thing," much like Oculus and Apple trying to do the same with headsets today. TV manufacturers tasted the massive windfall from the DTV conversions and hype for HDTV, and thought they could keep the gravy train going. For years, 3D was hoisted on consumers as the biggest thing to ever come to TV. "Throw out your brand-new $2000 65" 1080p television and get this new $2500 3D TV!" For a couple years, every movie came out on Blu-Ray with 3D as an option. Despite all that hype, virtually nobody bought it. And within a few years, every TV makers stopped manufacturing 3D TVs. You don't even hear anybody talk about 3D movies at home anymore.

I just wish Apple would take the massive R&D resources that went into this project, and like the 3D TV debacle of last decade, stop trying to "make fetch happen" and instead invest them in something more worthwhile.
 
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My AirPods Max updated to A6300 and the battery is juste terrible, had to charge them 2 times in 3 days...
 
I simply plugged my APP2s into the Hadron Collider and they updated immediately.
 
xpxp2002 said:
No, I'm not trying to be adversarial. I'm aware that it will be the only playback device for spatial videos. I just don't think there's much value in that functionality and I doubt most people will pay $3000 for it. In due time, perhaps the price will change, and currency will inflate to make that price more palatable. But it's still a lot of money to spend on a product that simply provides virtually no more value than you can get out of a $500 TV and a $180 Apple TV or cheaper set-top box.

This whole charade just reminds me of 3D TV. Not too long ago, TV makers were trying for years to force 3D as "the next big thing," much like Oculus and Apple trying to do the same with headsets today. TV manufacturers tasted the massive windfall from the DTV conversions and hype for HDTV, and thought they could keep the gravy train going. For years, 3D was hoisted on consumers as the biggest thing to ever come to TV. "Throw out your brand-new $2000 65" 1080p television and get this new $2500 3D TV!" For a couple years, every movie came out on Blu-Ray with 3D as an option. Despite all that hype, virtually nobody bought it. And within a few years, every TV makers stopped manufacturing 3D TVs. You don't even hear anybody talk about 3D movies at home anymore.

I just wish Apple would take the massive R&D resources that went into this project, and like the 3D TV debacle of last decade, stop trying to "make fetch happen" and instead invest them in something more worthwhile.
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While some disagreement remains, I appreciate your reply and more detailed explanation of your thoughts. Thank you.
 
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I have the AirPods Pro (2nd generation).

Anyone else notice an improvement in sound quality like I did? It can't be placebo as I noticed the improvement in sound quality before I realized it had updated the firmware.

Sound quality seems to be clearer and "fuller" with more midbass/bass punch.
 
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What features are exclusive to AirPods Pro 2 and 6A301?

I’ve AirPods Pro Gen1 and updated to 6A300… but I can’t seem to find any differences to before. What has changed for Gen1?
 
ProQuiz said:
I have the AirPods Pro (2nd generation).

Anyone else notice an improvement in sound quality like I did? It can't be placebo as I noticed the improvement in sound quality before I realized it had updated the firmware.

Sound quality seems to be clearer and "fuller" with more midbass/bass punch.
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I noticed it. I'm usually reluctant to acknowledge any kind of tonal change given how difficult it is to objectively track such things but this new firmware is clearly a different sound. And it does sound better.
 
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