Nov 07, 2025
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Apple today published the Launcher Burns beta of the next iOS (iOS 26.2) which, among other changes, introduces one of the following.
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Apple today released the first beta version of the next iOS update (iOS 26.2) which, among other improvements, activates one of the most anticipated features for its AirPods: real-time translation between multiple languages.The feature has already been available in other territories since September (and European users could use it if they travel outside the EU), but due to European regulation, Apple has not yet been able to activate it in Spain.
Real-time translation uses Apple Intelligence to turn a pair of AirPods Pro into a two-way personal interpreter, capable of breaking down language barriers in face-to-face conversations.The system is based on three pillars: compatible headphones (AirPods Pro 2 or later, in addition to noise-canceling AirPods 4), iOS 26.2 enabled iPhones, and Apple Intelligence.is gone and the translation app becomes the command center.
Headphones are really just microphones;Everything done on the iPhone, which converts speech to text, translates, and prints sounds almost on the fly.Apple shows the process done on the device itself, without sending the conversation with the cloud, something that is compatible with local AI models.It also sets it apart from other real translation machines.The advantage of this system, moreover, is that you do not need to use roaming traffic data while traveling.
In fact, the experience is like a real translator.Airplanes even reduce the volume of the first word so that the full version can be heard.The system translates into English (UK and US), German, French, Italian, Spanish. Support for these languages must be downloaded individually to the device before you can use the device.
Delaying Europe
The translation feature was not available until now due to EU member restrictions on Apple as part of the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
This law requires Apple to ensure that the functions it offers in its products are also compatible with devices from third-party manufacturers.In this case, Apple had to make it possible for other headphone manufacturers to develop similar translation systems with similar functions.With real-time translation, this was particularly complicated due to the specific details of the tool's implementation.
We said before that the headphones turn into microphones and speakers, but that's only part of the story.Apple uses the iPhone's microphone and speakers to use a clearer audio signal.Answers are provided without the need for an interactive headset.
To make live translation available in the EU with the next DMA method, the company had to create a new audio API so that third-party applications and devices could manage multiple audio tracks simultaneously.
When we make these changes to make others aggressive, we're able to delay, which puts employees at risk," the company explains, explaining what's dangerous and bad.
IT IS ACTIVATED
After the iOS 26.2 update, users with paired AirPods should see a dialog box on their phone screen offering real-time translation.If it doesn't appear, the feature can also be enabled on the iOS headset settings page.
Once it's hard, the most straightforward way to start the conversion process is to click and hold all the educational links at the same time until you hear a confirmation tone.You can also say something like "Hey Siri, start translating", using the action button on your iPhone when prompted to change the app, or from the app on the screen itself.
Once it's up and running, everything works automatically;The microphones in the airpods take someone else's judgment, the iPhone works, and a second or two later the version reaches your ear.If the other person doesn't have headphones, you can read the subtitle in your language on the phone screen.If you both have compatible airpods, you will hear the conversation in your language.
