iOS 26 Reveals a New Real-Time Translation Gesture for AirPods 4 and Pro 2, and It Could Make Your French Phrase Book a Thing of the Past
AUG 11 – The feature supports multiple languages and works with AirPods Pro (2nd gen) and AirPods (4th gen), enhancing real-time communication for travelers and international users.
- Apple is preparing to bring real-time translation to AirPods Pro and AirPods , with iOS 26 developer beta 6 revealing a dual-stem gesture.
- During WWDC25, Apple highlighted non-in-person translation cases, but real-world conversation support was initially missing.
- Compatibility requires Apple Intelligence on iPhone, iPad, Mac and newer Apple Watches, supporting 9 languages in Messages.
- Users anticipate real-time language support through their AirPods abroad, as the feature extends Live Translation to wearables, benefiting travelers and expatriates.
- Next month, the live translation could debut with new hardware as Apple’s next iPhone event on September 9 may showcase the feature alongside new iPhones and AirPods Pro.
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Hidden function in beta version 6 of IOS 26 reveals the next great step of Apple: AirPods will become real-time translators.
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