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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


(Image credit: 9to5Mac)
  • Image in iOS 26 shows what looks like real-time translation
  • Will require an Apple Intelligence-compatible device
  • Could be iPhone 17 only, and possibly 16 Pro/Max

The latest developer beta of iOS 26 has apparently revealed a major unannounced upgrade for AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2: real world, real time translation.

As 9to5Mac reports, iOS 26 developer beta 6 contains a new system asset showing both AirPods stems being pressed simultaneously. The image seems to refer to the Translate app, and shows multiple words in multiple languages including Hello, Danke, Obrigado, Bonjour, Olá and Bye.

Real-world translation wasn't announced at WWDC but we know it was in development (Image credit: Apple)

Danke, Apple

Apple announced Live Translate last month at WWDC, but not for real-world chatting: Apple focused on FaceTime and phone calls as well as messages. But live, face to face translation was leaked ...


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