Apple Reportedly Developing Real-Time Translation for AirPods

The feature, expected to launch with iOS 19 later this year, aims to streamline in-person multilingual conversations.

Apple is reportedly working on a live translation feature for AirPods, enabling real-time language translation during conversations.
The system will rely on the iPhone's Translate app to detect and translate speech, sending the output to AirPods or the iPhone's speaker.
This feature is expected to be introduced via a software update tied to iOS 19, potentially making it available for existing AirPods models.
While Apple is not the first to offer translation earbuds, the move could enhance the AirPods' utility and competitiveness in the market.
Details on the translation engine, language support, and whether AI will be used remain unclear, but Apple's privacy-first approach may influence its implementation.