# AirPods just got a long-requested feature in new public beta - 9to5Mac

> While it was overshadowed by the iOS 27 public beta, Apple also released a new public beta firmware for AirPods this week. The update brings a long-requested feature to supported AirPods models: custom EQ.

- **Source:** [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/15/airpods-just-got-a-long-requested-feature-in-new-public-beta/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a584c8b0ea564c73f7fb9da)
- **Published:** 2026-07-16
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple #airpods #ios
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a584c8b0ea564c73f7fb9da

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