Not sure which AirPods to buy? We compare AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max to help you choose.

Apple today released new firmware designed for the AirPods Pro 3, the AirPods 4, and the prior-generation AirPods Pro 2. The AirPods Pro 3 firmware is 8B25, while the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 firmware is 8B21,

While the AirPods Pro 2 already offer excellent noise cancellation, the enhancements in the AirPods Pro 3 make them a better option for users who prioritize this feature. However, for those satisfied with the ANC performance of the AirPods Pro 2, the difference may not be significant enough to justify an upgrade.

The most obvious example of why first-party products are worth considering is the AirPods lineup, led by the latest AirPods Pro 3. These headphones offer way more features when connected to an Apple device than when connected to other devices.

Apple recently released firmware updates for all AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 3 models, and it has since shared release notes for the updates. Unfortunately, Apple merely says the firmware updates include unspecified "bug fixes and other improvements,

Not long ago, AirPods were mocked for looking like toothbrush heads jammed in ears, but Apple’s earbuds have grown to be so popular that there are now multiple versions. The two priciest among them, the AirPods Max and the AirPods Pro (2nd Generation ...