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iOS 26 Beta 6 Reveals AirPods Live Translation Gesture

The new beta files depict a double-stem press that could launch in-ear translation on AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods 4 through the Translate app.

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AirPods could get Live Translation, iOS 26 beta code suggests
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Will these be able to translate other languages in real time?

Overview

  • iOS 26 developer beta 6 includes a “Translate” asset showing “Hello” in multiple languages alongside an icon of both AirPods stems being pressed
  • The system asset is linked to the built-in Translate app and appears specifically tied to AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 models
  • Activation is depicted as pressing both AirPods stems simultaneously, suggesting a unique gesture to start real-time in-person translation
  • Industry reports indicate the feature will depend on Apple Intelligence processing via a compatible iPhone and may be limited to newer models like the iPhone 17
  • Apple has not officially confirmed the feature or compatibility details and could introduce it in iOS 26’s initial release or a later point update