If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs.

A few days after releasing a firmware update for almost all AirPods models, Apple has issued a new version of AirPods Pro 2 firmware. At the moment, it's unclear what's new with this update. However, it could be related to the new hearing aid features expected to be released next week.

Today's build is 7B19, up from 7A305, released in September. This version comes a week after Apple accidentally released a beta firmware to all AirPods Pro 2 owners.

With the iOS 18.1 release, AirPods Pro 2 owners will be able to use these earbuds as hearing aid devices. Apple says this update will add the first "all-in-one hearing health experience" that focuses on prevention, awareness, and assistance.

There isn't an official method to update your AirPods firmware. Since Apple says the new versions install when AirPods are connected via Bluetooth to your iPhone, the best option is to let both devices charge together for at least 30 minutes.

To check your AirPods firmware version, you need to open the Settings app, open the Bluetooth menu, find your AirPods or Beats earbuds, and tap the "i" next to them to see the current version number.

If this process doesn't work, you'll have to wait until they update on their own, as Apple doesn't let you manually install these firmware updates.

If we discover anything new with this build, we'll update this article.