Bose has released firmware update 10.12.12 for its $449 QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2, adding beta support for Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast broadcasting. The update also improves wired USB audio, including gaming chat balance and web conferencing compatibility. Bose says its QC Headphones Gen 2 will receive the same beta firmware next.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-28
Bose is rolling out firmware update 10.12.12 for its QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), adding Bluetooth LE Audio support that enables Auracast broadcasting and streaming via the LC3 codec. The update also improves USB-C audio for voice calls and gaming microphone use, and adds 5.1 spatial audio support for compatible Android devices, with beta access starting this week through the Bose app.
zdnet.com
· 2026-09-28
Bose has released the Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) at $299, improving on the original clip-on-style open earbuds with new drivers, louder sound, deeper bass, TrueSpatial audio with a new Cinema mode, and longer 9-hour battery life. Alongside them, Bose introduced the $199 Sport Open Earbuds, a lighter, more durable design built specifically for workouts. Both models open for preorder September 19 and begin shipping October 1.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-17