Thinking about firmware updates may not seem particularly intuitive when you just want to catch up on some Viking metal, but it’s key to keeping smarter connected earbuds and budget wireless headphones in rude health.
A firmware update could bring multiple benefits and performance upgrades, such as optimising battery charging or making subtle tweaks to EQ presets based on customer feedback, says Cambridge Audio.
It’s not unusual for a manufacturer to eek greater power efficiency from their portable earbuds, which could in turn lead to a much longer usable shelf life.