Overview

• Code in iOS 26 beta 5 reveals that the AirPods charging case now provides clearer status indications and sends notifications when it needs charging.
• A revamped light scheme uses green for fully charged, yellow for charging and orange to signal when the charging case itself requires power.
• Reporters and beta users note that the yellow and orange tones are especially subtle, which could confuse users.
• Apple’s current support documentation still references only green and amber lights, omitting the expanded color meanings introduced in the beta.
• The new interface and charging reminders remain under development as Apple prepares iOS 26’s official release and documentation updates.