Firmware Update to Version 2.3.0 for WF-1000XM3
Sony has pushed a new update for the WF-1000XM3. There are quite a few changes compared to the previous 2.1.0 update, but no aptX, which I do not think will happen ever sadly. The update should be available through the Sony headphones app.
Benefits and Improvements from the latest update
- Fixes an issue where the volume operations are not correctly applied while the music is paused, even when operated from the smartphone
- Fixes an issue where the volume adjustment bar is unintentionally displayed on some smartphones
- Improves general performance
The update list is short but any update which improves performance is a welcome one. Here is a list of the previous changes that are included in this updates as well:
Previous Benefits and Improvements
- Improves the quality of hands-free calling
- Adds support for Amazon Alexa
- Adds the ability to adjust the volume using the headphones touch sensor
- Adds the ability to check the battery level of the charging case using the Sony | Headphones Connect app
- Improves connectivity with iOS
- Improves other functions
- Improves connectivity with Windows 10, resolving an issue where on some specific builds of Windows 10, sound would not playback after Bluetooth pairing
- General performance and stability improvements
Depending how badly the coronavirus will affect future products, if Sony cannot get the WF-1000XM4 with with LDAC out in time for the holidays, perhaps Sony will push a LDAC update for the WF-1000XM3, even though battery life will be poor.
