Apple has launched a new menu in System Settings in the latest beta of macOS Sequoia to configure the sound profile of your AirPods. It is not an equalizer in the strict sense, but it does include the possibility of having a balanced sound, which enhances the bass more, or enhances the treble more. It is something that we already had on iOS, but that had not yet reached Mac. It is now available in the beta of macOS Sequoia, and should be launched with the final version at the end of the year. We'll have to see if it holds up until then.
It was this past June 10 when Apple held its traditional Worldwide Developers Conference 24, in which all the new features that those from Cupertino have been working on for their operating systems were presented. However, as it is a keynote of two hours, in which an entire hour was dedicated to talking about Apple Intelligence, not everything new can be mentioned. Thus, Californians take the opportunity to talk about the main new features, and let users discover all the new features as the betas are launched.
Your AirPods, more yours with macOS Sequoia
This is the case of this improvement that the latest brings macOS Sequoia beta compared to the previous software. No one at Apple mentioned this new AirPods settings menu during the keynote, but it didn’t take long to find it. To use it, just go to System Settings > Accessibility > Audio. If you have compatible AirPods or Beats, you’ll see this menu for customizing your AirPods sound profile. Those who have tried it say it’s not a radical change, but there are some noticeable differences between modes so there’s something for everyone.
Please note that if you don't have AirPods or certain Beats models, you won't be able to use this to set the sound profile of your headphones. It only works with those manufactured by Apple. In any case, we do not recommend in any case installing the macOS Sequoia beta unless you are a developer and do it on a computer specifically designed for that. This is an incomplete version, which brings bugs, failures and optimization problems. Not because of Apple's whim, but because it is a beta of developers, and when preparing it, they focus their efforts and resources on making it good so that these developers can test their applications. They do not optimize it so that a normal user has a good experience.
That's why there are public betas, which are usually launched later, when some bugs and problems have already been resolved. Still, you have to be careful. Betas are unstable in any case, and there may be data loss and, in the worst case, permanent damage to the device. Something that Apple will not cover even if it is in warranty for having installed a beta that caused this. By doing so, one assumes the risks that this entails, and Apple does not force anyone to do so.
