When the AirPods Pro 2 hit the market a few years ago, they came with a noise cancellation upgrade, transparency mode, a six-hour battery life (30 on the case), and rich bass and

Bring your AirPods Max within Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac that’s connected to Wi-Fi. Plug your AirPods Max into a charger or port. Wait 30 minutes for the firmware to update. Reconnect your AirPods Max to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

The H2 chip at the heart of these earbuds delivers twice the active noise cancellation power of the original AirPods Pro, making them significantly better at blocking out unwanted background noise. Whether you’re trying to focus in a busy office or find some peace during your commute, the difference is noticeable.

Apple today released new beta firmware updates for both AirPods 4 models and the AirPods Pro 2 with both Lightning and USB-C charging cases.

Rather than leave it up to chance, you can take steps to update your specific AirPods model to the latest software version.

Plug the charging cable into your charging case, then plug the other end of the cable into a USB charger or port. Keep the lid of the charging case closed, and wait at least 30 minutes for the firmware to update. Open the lid of the charging case to reconnect your AirPods to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Apple regularly releases new firmware for the AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max, but the company has historically provided limited information

Rather than leave it up to chance, you can take steps to update your specific AirPods model to the latest software version.

AirPods get regular software updates from Apple, but until now, how you ensure your buds are up-to-date has been a puzzle. Now, we know how to do it right.

Apple's AirPods 4 earbuds normally retail for $129.99. As of Jan. 29, they're on sale for $119.99 at Best Buy.