Apple might have go for off on releasing AirPods Pro 3 during the ‘ It ’s Glowtime ” launch effect earlier this week , but AirPods Pro 2 are draw a significant encouragement and sooner than expected .

in the lead of theiOS 18release on Monday , Apple has release a microcode update forAirPods Pro 2including featurespromised as part of the Io 18 .

The features include the power to answer to Siri notifications with a nod or a shake of the head to get yes or no . So , for example , an incoming call could be answered by nodding the head , or shaking it to deviate the call to voicemail .

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In screenshots accompanying the update Apple explains : “ Move your school principal up and down or side to side to accept or correct call option and to interact without speaking or using your hands . ”

Apple sound out the lineament will be ideal if you ’re on the bus to work or at family while the baby is kip . That way you wo n’t have to mouth outloud .

Elsewhere , the microcode update introduces a Modern Voice Isolation feature that will ensure your voice sounds clearer in outcry and recordings .

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“ Sound crystal clear on calls , even in wordy conditions or areas with loud background noise , through modern computational sound , ” Apple says in the iOS 18 preview .

Both characteristic will also be available on the newAirPods 4 , which Apple announced on Monday .

MacRumorsreportsthe firmware version in question is 7A294 and it replace the current 6F8 version . It should be automatically installed via an over - the - strain update . It has n’t twine out universally yet , as our AirPods Pro 2 is still rocking the older firmware .

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Head to options > Your AirPods > scroll down to About and look for Version to see which firmware your AirPods are currently running . There is no dim-witted agency to manually updated the software .

iphone 13 front in hand

iphone 13 front in hand

iphone 13 front in hand

iphone 13 front in hand