Apple Releases Firmware Update for Beats 360
Apple released a firmware update for the newly announced Beats 360 over-ear headphones to ensure customers receive the latest software upon delivery. The update, version 4A262, is delivered over the air when the device is charged and connected to a compatible Apple or Android device. The Beats 360 are priced at $349.99 and feature active noise cancellation along with customizable comfort options.
- ▪Apple released firmware version 4A262 for the Beats 360 headphones, upgrading from the previous 4A260 version.
- ▪The Beats 360 headphones are priced at $349.99 and are available for purchase on Apple's website and Amazon.
- ▪Firmware updates are installed over the air when the headphones are fully charged and connected to an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Android device.
- ▪The new headphones feature an all-over-ear design with active noise cancellation and customizable ear cups and headband cushions.
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Apple Releases Firmware Update for Beats 360Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:05 am PDT by Juli CloverApple today released a firmware update for the Beats 360 over-ear headphones, so customers ordering the headphones will have new software available when they arrive. The firmware has a 4A262 version number, up from the prior 4A260 firmware. We don't know what's included in the firmware update, but Apple may share details on its support site. Announced this morning, the Beats 360 feature an all-new over-ear headphone design with a focus on comfort, active noise cancellation, and sound quality. Beats 360 come in multiple colors and can be customized with removable ear cups and headband cushions in different colors.
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