Apple releases fifth AirPods beta firmware with iOS 27 support
Apple released beta firmware build 9A5347a for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2, making it available to developers and public beta testers.
MacRumors noted that upcoming Apple Intelligence functions within the Home app, such as motion summaries and natural language search, will be exclusive to the 2TB storage tier or higher.
Apple has specified that users of iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate must subscribe to at least the 2TB iCloud+ plan to access advanced AI-driven HomeKit Secure Video analysis.
This move sets a high entry price for AI-enhanced home security, effectively doubling the subscription cost for users currently on the 200GB plan who want these smart features.
The reporter cites official Apple beta release notes as the source for the specific subscription tier requirements.
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Recommended from Apple topics and recent confidence changes
MacRumors said evidence in Apple’s code points to Apple Wallet ID support coming to four additional U.S. states. The report also noted North Carolina is preparing its own mobile ID rollout, with Wallet support to follow later.
Apple Newsroom announced revised business terms for apps distributed in the European Union after working with the European Commission. The unified terms include a 5 percent Core Technology Commission for certain digital transactions outside the App Store and take effect October 1.
MacRumors reported that Apple is hiring for a Fitness+ studio producer role that asks for live production experience and curiosity about live formats. The listing suggests Apple may be exploring new directions for the service, even though it does not spell out any live class plans.
MacRumors reported that Apple’s iCloud Private Relay may expose a user’s real IP address in some WebAuthn-related cases. The outlet said researchers also flagged other WebKit features that could reveal DNS or IP data.