Apple Releases New Firmware for Powerbeats Pro 2

Apple has released a new firmware update, version 7B30, for the recently launched Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds. This update follows the initial 7B24 firmware released shortly after the earbuds' debut. The specific contents of the update remain undisclosed, but speculation suggests it may relate to the earbuds' unique heart rate monitoring feature. Powerbeats Pro 2 boast features like Active Noise Cancellation, Personalized Spatial Audio, and Apple's H2 chip for enhanced connectivity. They also include a redesigned acoustic architecture promising improved sound quality. The heart rate monitoring is facilitated by optical LED sensors integrated within the earbuds. To install the update, users must connect the Powerbeats Pro 2 to power and maintain Bluetooth range with a Wi-Fi connected Apple device. iPhone users can verify the firmware version via the Bluetooth settings for their Beats headphones. Android users can access and install the firmware through the Beats app.