With new features coming in iOS 27, AirPods Max 2 are getting harder to resist for owners of older models.

The new 2026 AirPods Max 2 finally come with Apple's H2 chip and a new dynamic range amplifier. You can get them for $399 (originally $549.99).

AirPods Max 2 owners running iOS 27 or macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 2 can now enroll their headphones in Apple’s firmware beta program.

With new features coming in iOS 27, AirPods Max 2 are getting harder to resist for owners of older models.

Following the release of iOS 27 beta 2, Apple is rolling out the first firmware beta for AirPods Max 2, alongside second beta builds for other supported AirPods models.

Now that the iOS 27 Developer Beta has reached its second version, Apple has introduced beta firmware updates which deliver new features. Here’s how to install them.