Apple has just rolled out an exciting firmware update for AirPods Pro 2, supporting new hearing health features that will soon launch with iOS 18.1. This update provides a range of useful health tools, including a Hearing Test, Hearing Aid functionality, and Hearing Protection, enhancing the listening experience and supporting hearing wellness for AirPods Pro 2 users.
New AirPods Pro 2 Firmware Update and Hearing Health Features
The latest firmware update for AirPods Pro 2 has a build number 7B19 and is already available to users. However, to take full advantage of these hearing health tools, users will also need to install iOS 18.1, which Apple has confirmed will launch on October 28.
Here’s a breakdown of Apple’s new hearing health features in this firmware:
- Hearing Test: This feature offers scientifically validated hearing tests that users can take at home, suitable for those 18 years or older.
- Hearing Aid: Designed to provide personalized, clinical-grade audio assistance, the Hearing Aid feature adjusts sound environments, music, videos, and phone calls for users with mild to moderate hearing loss, recommended for users 18 and up.
- Hearing Protection: This feature reduces exposure to loud sounds across all listening modes, helping protect hearing health. Currently, it’s available only in the United States and Canada.
To check which firmware version your AirPods Pro 2 is running, go to the Settings app on your iPhone, select your AirPods Pro, and scroll down to the “Version” section at the bottom. The previous firmware version was 7A305, making this a notable upgrade.
iPad Mini 6 and 7 Wallpapers
Alongside these updates, Apple has also introduced the iPad mini 7, featuring the high-performance A17 Pro chip. Although the latest iPad mini has several new features, its wallpapers are also available to download for any device.
These wallpapers creatively showcase the word “mini” as if it were handwritten, with four different versions based on the device colors: space gray, blue, purple, and starlight. Each wallpaper comes in light and dark variations, designed to match each color theme beautifully.
To add these wallpapers to your device, download the full-resolution image, and set it as your wallpaper using the Photos app or the Settings app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Final Thoughts
With iOS 18.1’s release on the horizon, these new AirPods Pro 2 health features and iPad mini wallpapers demonstrate Apple’s continued commitment to innovation in both audio and visual experiences.
