Overview

• Live Translation powered by Apple Intelligence offers real-time interpretation at launch for English, Spanish, French, German and Portuguese.
• An in-ear PPG sensor measures heart rate using 256 infrared pulses per second, feeding metrics to the iPhone Fitness app and Fitness+.
• Active noise cancellation is claimed to be twice as effective as AirPods Pro 2, with up to 8 hours of listening with ANC or 10 hours in transparency mode.
• A redesigned fit introduces foam tips in five sizes including XXS, an IP57 rating for dust and water resistance, and a new acoustic architecture for clearer sound.
• Apple highlights recycled materials across the earbuds and case, while Live Translation awaits EU approval and will not initially operate in Spain.