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6d ago

Apple Adds Camera Remote and Studio-Quality Recording to AirPods

The fall firmware release in iOS 26 delivers remote shutter control with high-fidelity audio recording to select AirPods models.

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Apple almost confirms AirPods Pro 3, iOS 26 beta source code spills the beans
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Overview

  • Press-and-hold on an AirPods stem to trigger photo captures or start video recording in native and third-party camera apps.
  • Studio-quality audio recording transforms AirPods into high-fidelity microphones for voice memos, podcasts, videos and calls.
  • Enhanced voice rendering delivers more natural vocal texture during phone and FaceTime calls and in CallKit-enabled apps.
  • The free firmware update will roll out this fall with iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26, and developer previews are available now with a public beta set to begin next month.
  • References to “AirPods Pro 3” in the iOS 26 beta code suggest an upcoming Pro model with improved ANC and health-monitoring features, potentially launching alongside the iPhone 17 in September 2025.