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Apple Limits AirPods Live Translation Activation in the EU

Apple has not given a date for EU availability.

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Overview

  • Apple confirms Live Translation cannot be switched on when a user is physically in the EU and their Apple Account region is set to an EU country.
  • The restriction applies to activation only, and Apple says the feature will keep working during travel if it was enabled under supported conditions outside the EU overlap.
  • Apple has not explained the limitation, and reporting points to EU privacy and AI rules such as GDPR and the AI Act, with possible DMA and certification factors still unsettled.
  • Changing an Apple ID to a non‑EU country can bypass the block, but users risk disrupted billing, app availability, and subscriptions.
  • Live Translation requires an Apple Intelligence‑enabled iPhone running iOS 26 and updated AirPods firmware, with support on models including AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 and iOS 26 slated for September 15.