AirPods may soon offer real-time in-person translation

Apple is reportedly developing a live, in-person translation feature for its AirPods lineup, as indicated by findings in the latest iOS 26 developer beta. This feature, initially available on FaceTime, phone calls, and messages, will extend to real-world conversations. It will likely require newer hardware like AirPods Pro (2nd generation) or AirPods 4 and a compatible iPhone with Apple Intelligence.