Apple Releases New Firmware for Beats Fit Pro and Powerbeats Pro

Apple today released new firmware for the Beats Fit Pro and Powerbeats Pro earbuds. The Beats Fit Pro and ‌Powerbeats Pro‌ can now be updated to firmware version 6B27, up from the prior 5B66 firmware that came out in May.

Apple does not provide details on what’s included in firmware updates for the Beats Fit Pro and ‌Powerbeats Pro‌, so we don’t know what improvements or bug fixes the firmware offers.

There’s no standard way to upgrade the ‌Beats‌‌ software, but firmware is generally installed over-the-air while the earbuds are connected to an iOS device. Putting the Beats‌‌‌‌‌ in the case, connecting them to a power source, and then pairing them‌‌‌‌‌ to an iPhone or an iPad should force the update after a short period of time.

If we find any notable changes after the firmware update is installed, we’ll share details, but the software likely includes performance improvements and bug fixes rather than outward-facing changes.

iOS 17.2 Coming Later This Year With These 10 New Features for iPhone

Apple made the first beta of iOS 17.2 available to developers and public beta testers last week, and the software update includes many new features and changes for iPhones. Below, we have highlighted 10 of these new features and changes. iOS 17.2 is expected to be released to the public in December. Once available, the update can be installed in the Settings app under General → Software…

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Saturday November 4, 2023 9:05 pm PDT by Joe Rossignol

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watchOS Update Coming Soon With Fix for Apple Watch Battery Drain

Saturday November 4, 2023 1:36 pm PDT by Joe Rossignol

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