The new iOS 18.1 build for AirPods Pro 2 has this firmware number

Apple is preparing major new software updates for release next week. One of them will be new firmware for AirPods Pro 2 that enable key iOS 18.1 features related to hearing health. Here’s the build number to look out for as you await the AirPods update.

Today Apple released the iOS 18.1 RC version for both developers and public beta users. As part of that update, the release notes detailed exactly what to expect for next week’s AirPods Pro 2 update.

Apple will release its new iOS 18.1 hearing health features as part of firmware version 7B19 for AirPods Pro 2. So that’s the build number to look out for.

To check your current firmware, you can open your AirPods Pro’s settings from inside the Settings app, then scroll to the bottom to the Version section.

The last public build of AirPods Pro 2 firmware was 7A305.