Apple has released a new firmware update for its Beats Solo Buds, though there are currently no details as to what the software update contains.
Apple has released a firmware update for its Beats Solo Buds.
Tuesday's firmware update increases the build number to 3A130, up from version 3A112, which originally shipped with the Beats Solo Buds. While Apple has not provided any release notes for the firmware, the update likely includes various bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements rather than new features.
The Beats Solo Buds were originally announced in April 2024. They feature a custom acoustic architecture with nozzles and laser-cut vents made with ergonomics in mind. However, they notably lack the active noise cancelation found in products like the AirPods Pro 2.
Unlike many other Apple products, Beats audio accessories do not have a manual update method, with new firmware updates being installed automatically instead. The update is installed quietly in the background and users aren't notified.
Users can check the version number of their in-use accessory on an iPhone or iPad by going to Settings, then Bluetooth, then tapping the Info button next to the Beats device. Under macOS Ventura and later, users can open System Settings, then select Bluetooth, then click the Info button next to the accessory.
Android users can update the firmware using the Beats companion app, as long as their Android device is plugged into a power outlet.