It is not a hardware update. It was already mentioned at WWDC that a software update will push spatial audio to the AirPods.
And you got the versioning wrong. MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH (1.0.0)
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Apple Updates AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro Firmware to Version 3A283
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And you got the versioning wrong. MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH (1.0.0)
As noted, Spatial Audio will work with existing AirPods Pro and will require both a firmware update (almost certainly this 3A283 update) and iOS 14 GM (likely releasing tomorrow).
www.imore.com
Spatial Audio in AirPods Pro: What you need to know
Spatial audio is a new immersive sound feature coming to AirPods Pro alongside iOS 14. Here's what you need to know.
www.imore.com
Yeah, you will update it while leaving the AirPods charged. Waiting for mine to update too.
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I think you meant the GM build likely to be released tomorrow?
Wow! It's weird I tested it with the TV series "For all ManKind" and it makes it feel like the sound is coming from my ipad. I even took off airpods to make sure they were connected cause the sound feels like it's being projected from the ipad. Wow trippy!
As noted, Spatial Audio will work with existing AirPods Pro and will require both a firmware update (almost certainly this 3A283 update) and iOS 14 (likely releasing tomorrow).
Spatial Audio in AirPods Pro: What you need to know
Spatial audio is a new immersive sound feature coming to AirPods Pro alongside iOS 14. Here's what you need to know.
Waiting to rush the update till I see what it's going to happen tomorrow
I know right? I was super happy with my Airpods as of this morning, but once I read this article I am thoroughly displeased. *rolllseyes*
I am so hyped to try out the spatial audio. How did you test this?
Edit: Sorry, just saw your post at a later time.
Same with the pros, but with them I can just switch to a different mode and then go back.
Anyway...out of everything to update this is the worst thing to update
It will take a long time for me to find out if I have the update
It will take a long time for me to find out if I have the update
You sure about that, most articles on the subject say the opposite. Please provide link. thanks
I just tested it with Apple Tvs "For All Mankind" and its really trippy. The Spatial audio makes it seem like the sounds are projecting directly from my Ipad, I had to take off my Airpod pros for second cause it was a lil confusing at first. Wow!
Highly subjective opinion, but the ANC feels stronger after the new FW update.
Maybe someone who has the update on the Pros can chime in on if there is any changes in NC or audio quality.
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All good.. I thought for spatial audio we had to do a firmware for the hardware number... but it’s still software regardless
Mine work great, sorry for your loss. Have you tried keeping them clean? Have you tried keeping the iPhone (no knowledge for droids) within 100 feet and not through too many walls? Is there radio interference nearby? Seriously, my experience is that they drop out almost not at all, far, far less than any other (non-apple) wireless I have tried. so there must be something going on with your setup.
Yeah it feels better I have my fan on in my room and previously I could still here it going and I can’t with this update.