Apple to Add Live Translation for In-Person Conversations to AirPods via iOS 19 Software Update

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Updated Mar 14, 2025, 07:14 AM

Apple Inc. is set to introduce a new feature for its AirPods that will enable live translation of in-person conversations, according to sources familiar with the matter. The feature, expected to be part of an AirPods software update later this year, will be integrated with the forthcoming iOS 19 update. The live translation capability will allow users to communicate seamlessly across different languages. For instance, if an English speaker is conversing with someone speaking Spanish, the iPhone will translate the Spanish speech into English and relay it through the AirPods. Conversely, the English speaker's responses will be translated into Spanish and played via the iPhone's speaker. This functionality will utilize the Translate app on the iPhone. This feature, which mirrors functionalities already available on competitors like Google's Pixel Buds, aims to enhance the user experience by offering a more natural and seamless conversation flow. Apple has been continuously adding new features to AirPods through software updates, allowing users to benefit from enhancements without needing to purchase new models. Last year, Apple introduced hearing aid capabilities to the second-generation AirPods Pro. The AirPods update is part of a broader overhaul of Apple's software this year, which includes major updates to iOS 19 and macOS 16. The company is also enhancing translation technology in iOS 19, beyond the new AirPods feature, aiming to bring a Star Trek-like experience to its users.

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Your existing AirPods could gain a new live translation feature in iOS 19 https://t.co/reVwMvODGL #Apple

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By @@SNB3112 - Apple is reportedly gearing up to add the in-person live translation feature to AirPods later this year. #Apple #AirPods #iOS19 https://t.co/tnxoXjsYu4