Updating Apple headphones is a little different. AirPods are automatically updated when they are charging and in close range with the device they are connected to.
To check the AirPods software version: Go to the Settings - Bluetooth menu. Find your AirPods in the list of devices and tap the letter "i" next to it. Current AirPods software versions are as follows:
Apple has released a cumulative security update for AirPods and Beats headphones. According to the published support document, an important security issue has been fixed.
On 25 June, Apple released a new software update for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, AirPods 2nd and 3rd generation, Beats Fit Pro and PowerBeats Pro. Although not mentioned in the release notes, a later support document revealed why all Apple headphones received the update on the same day.
According to the document, the recently released update fixes a security issue that allowed a malicious person within range of Bluetooth to access your headphones by spoofing the details of the device to which your headphones were previously connected.
