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Apple releases updated firmware for AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max units

Apple released firmware version 4C165 for its AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max units on Thursday. While a specific list of changes has yet to be released, it’s believed that the update fixes assorted functionalities with the wireless earbuds and wireless headphones. To check your AirPods firmware version, make sure your AirPods […]

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Researchers discover security flaw on some Intel processors that allows firmware to bypass security

This is why firmware updates exist. A flaw has been discovered within certain Intel chips that allow an attacker with physical access to the computer, known as an “evil maid attack,” install malicious firmware onto the chip. The flaw was noted by Mark Ermolov, Dmitry Sklyarov (both from Positive Technologies) and Maxim Goryachy (an independent […]

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Updated AirPods firmware adds support for Conversation Boost feature with AirPods Max units

We have some additional details as to Apple’s firmware version 4A400, which was released on Tuesday for the AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max audio systems. The new firmware has been confirmed to enable a new Conversation Boost feature that was demonstrated at WWDC earlier this year. Apple says Conversation Boost is designed to help […]

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Apple releases updated Find My features for AirPods Pro and AirPods Max devices

Apple on Tuesday reported that the company had released new firmware versions for its AirPods Pro and AirPods Max products. The new software also enables Find My support for the devices, which Apple first teased back in June at WWDC. The new features for compatible AirPods models within the Find My now include precise location, […]

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Some users report “jelly scrolling” issue on new iPad mini 6 units

As spiffy and well-received as the new iPad mini 6 is due to its significant redesign and A15 processor, there may be a display issue to sort out. As customers receive their new iPads, a prominent issue is being spotted again and again. Colloquially referred to as “jelly scrolling,” it seems that one side of […]