Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3 and Beats Studio Buds
Apple has deployed firmware updates for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and Beats Studio Buds to address bug fixes and a critical security flaw.
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📍 How it ended
Apple released firmware updates for AirPods Pro 3 and Beats Studio Buds to address bug fixes. These updates patched a high-severity security flaw in the Beats Studio Buds that could have allowed attackers to eavesdrop via the microphone.
Epilogue added 7d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Apple has released new firmware versions for several audio devices, including AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and Beats Studio Buds. Some reports indicate that millions of users received these updates without prior warning.
Coverage from The Hacker News, Ars Technica, and 9to5Mac emphasizes a high-severity vulnerability in the Beats Studio Buds. This flaw reportedly allowed nearby attackers to spy on users via the device's microphone.
Forbes and MacRumors further note that the updates include general bug fixes. Users are encouraged to check their devices for the new firmware versions to ensure the microphone security fix is installed.
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Quick answers
Which devices received updates?
The updates apply to AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and Beats Studio Buds.
What was the specific security issue with Beats Studio Buds?
A high-severity Bluetooth vulnerability allowed nearby attackers to eavesdrop via the microphone.
How were the updates delivered?
According to Letem světem Applem, some users were updated without warning.
Coverage (14)
- Apple Releases AirPods Pro 3 And Beats Studio Buds Updates With Bug Fixes: How To Install Forbes · 23d ago
- Apple fixes a Beats Studio Buds flaw that could let hackers listen to conversations Mashable · 25d ago
- Bluetooth Earbuds Security Flaw Hits 30 Products: Beats Gets a Fix, Others Still at Risk Tech Times · 25d ago
- Apple Patches Beats Studio Buds Flaw That Could Enable Wiretapping TechRepublic · 25d ago
- Apple updated millions without warning AirPods. Check if you have the new version in your ears too Letem světem Applem · 25d ago
- Apple just released new AirPods Pro 3 firmware, more 9to5Mac · 25d ago
- Apple Patches Beats Studio Buds Flaw Letting Nearby Attackers Spy via Microphone The Hacker News · 25d ago
- Apple patches high-severity eavesdropping vulnerability in Beats Studio Buds Ars Technica · 25d ago
- Apple Releases AirPods Pro 3 And Beats Studio Buds Updates With Bug Fixes: How To Install Forbes · 25d ago
- Bluetooth vulnerability allowed eavesdropping on Beats earbuds heise online · 27d ago
- AirPods Pro & Beats Studio Buds move to new firmware versions AppleInsider · 27d ago
- Apple releases Beats Studio Buds firmware update with important microphone security fix 9to5Mac · 27d ago
- Apple Releases AirPods Pro 3 And AirPods Pro 2 Update With Bug Fixes: How To Install Forbes · 27d ago
- Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3 and Beats Studio Buds MacRumors · 27d ago
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