US EditionApple, Google and Meta are trying to perfect a science fiction gadget: The universal translator
Apple's AirPods Pro 3 offer live translation in five languages, tapping into a growing market and challenging specialized devices with 18 million wireless headphone sales in Q1, Canalys said.
- Apple unveiled the $250 AirPods Pro 3 with live translation at the Awe-Dropping event on September 9, 2025, in Cupertino, California.
- This launch follows similar real-time translation hardware from Google and Meta, as AI advances rapidly enable instant language conversion.
- The AirPods Pro 3 feature live translation that converts conversations from several European languages, including French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish, into English, and this capability will be added to earlier AirPods models through a software update scheduled for Monday.
- DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria noted that the ability to use AirPods for real-time translation could be a key factor motivating users to upgrade their devices.
- The addition of live translation could boost Apple’s market reach, complementing existing devices by Google and Meta, and pushing AI-driven language tools into everyday use.
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Apple AirPods Pro 3 models are displayed during Apple’s “Awe-Dropping” event at the Steve Jobs Theater on the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, on Sept. 9, 2025. Nic Coury | AFP | Getty Images For decades, shows like “Star Trek” and novels like “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” have showcased fictional universal translators, capable of seamlessly converting any language into English and vice versa. Now, those gadgets once limited…
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AirPods Pro 3 deliver unbelievable sound quality, the world's best in-ear Active Noise Cancellation, an exceptional fit and stability, heart rate sensing during workouts, and extended battery life. Apple, Google, and Meta are leveraging AI advancements to introduce new translation features in their latest devices. Apple's AirPods Pro 3, unveiled Tuesday, highlight Live Translation as a major feature, with the $250 earbuds hitting stores next wee…
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