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

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.

After years of users guessing how to update AirPods firmware, Apple finally explained the official steps to get the latest version.

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.

There's a new Apple Support doc about AirPods updates Spoiler: You're doing it correctly already If things go wrong, try, try again Apple's AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max aren't like other Apple products: where iPhones,

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

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