Live Translation Feature Coming to AirPods - Bloomberg

According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple Inc. is preparing a software update for its AirPods that will enable real-time translation of conversations across different languages. This innovation will be part of an upcoming AirPods software update, linked to the new version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 19.

With this new feature, for instance, an English-speaking user will be able to understand a Spanish speaker. The iPhone will translate the Spanish speech and relay it to the user's AirPods in English. Simultaneously, the English speaker's words will be translated into Spanish and played back through the iPhone. While other headphone manufacturers, like Google’s Pixel Buds, have offered this feature for some time, this marks a new development for AirPods users. Additionally, Apple is developing new AirPods hardware, including the third-generation AirPods Pro and models with built-in cameras that analyze the environment using AI.