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iOS 26 Beta Shows AirPods Live Translation Feature in Development

Developer-beta code reveals a stem-press gesture for initiating live translation on AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 paired with Apple Intelligence devices.

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Apple AirPods
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Schon zur WWDC 2025 soll Apple wohl einige neue Funktionen für die AirPods, wie hier den AirPods Pro 2, vorstellen.

Overview

  • Code and assets uncovered in the iOS 26 developer beta indicate Apple is building a live translation capability for AirPods.
  • A simultaneous press of both AirPods stems is depicted as the activation gesture for real-time translation.
  • Early beta examples include translations between English, German, French and Portuguese, with broader language support in iMessage and a narrower set in FaceTime.
  • Live translation appears limited to AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 connected to Apple Intelligence-capable iPhones, excluding older models.
  • Apple has not confirmed when or if the feature will ship, and some analysts predict it may require future hardware such as an iPhone 17 or next-generation AirPods.