Apple on Tuesday quietly released a firmware update for the Beats Solo Buds, the entry-level earbuds that were introduced earlier this year under the Beats brand. Read on as we detail more about the update and how to install it on the earbuds.Apple updates Beats Solo Buds firmwareThe new firmware available for the Beats Solo Buds has the build number 3A130 and is the first update available for the earbuds since their launch. The previous firmware, the one that shipped with the earbuds, is 3A130.Apple doesnt typically provide release notes for firmware updates like this, so we dont yet know if the update adds any new features. In August, the company released an update for the Beats Studio Pro headphones that added support for the multi-user audio sharing feature.Just like updating AirPods, the process of updating the firmware of Beats headphones is quite obscure. Theres no way to install firmware updates manually via iOS devices the process happens automatically when the earbuds are near an iPhone or iPad connected to the internet. However, Android users can use the official Beats app to easily install firmware updates.The new Beats Solo Buds are a cheaper alternative to wireless earbuds like the entry-level AirPods. Despite the lack of some more advanced features like Active Noise Cancellation, ear detection for auto play/pause and Transparency Mode, they offer 18 hours of battery life and integration with both iOS and Android.Apple sells Beats Solo Buds for $79, but you can find them for just $49 on Amazon.Did you find any new features with todays firmware update? Let us know in the comments section below.Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel