Thanks for this information, Scott. As a Follow-up, I am pasting in the text of the article describing how the update works along with the URL to the article below my signature.
Mark Apple AirPods firmware update: How to check for and install latest version Apple AirPods firmware update: How to check for and install latest version Firmware update 3.5.1 began rolling out on 1 February 2017 Here's how to check for and install AirPods' firmware updates Updating your headphones is now a thing. Apple has released a firmware update for AirPods, its £159 wireless earbud product. The update, called firmware 3.5.1, began rolling out on Wednesday, bringing undisclosed bug fixes. Although the installation process happens automatically over the air, there are a few things you must do to ensure you actually get the update. Here's everything you need to know. How to update Apple AirPods To get any available updates for Apple's AirPods, follow these steps: Correctly place the AirPods in its charging case. The case must be plugged into a charger. The case must be linked to an iPhone nearby and connected to Wi-Fi. So, if you've had your AirPods connected to your iPhone in the past day, odds are the 3.5.1 update already installed. How to check AirPods' installed firmware To check if you have the latest installed firmware, follow these steps: Open the Settings app on your phone. In the Settings app, go to General > About > AirPods. (Note: AirPods will only display in About when connected to your iPhone). >From there, look for "Firmware Version" and check the number to see if you >have the latest version (which is 3.5.1, as of 1 February 2017 Original Article at: http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/140147-apple-airpods-firmware-update-how-to-check-for-and-install-latest-version -----Original Message----- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2017 3:49 PM To: MacVisionaries 'Chris Blouch' via Subject: AirPods firmware 3.5.1 released FYI, for folks who have AirPods, a firmware release has been put out bringing you to 3.5.1. More on redmondpie if interested. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
