Testing new AirPods translation feature from @wirecutter
The creator introduces the new live translation feature for Apple AirPods, immediately stating it isn't revolutionary. She then explains which AirPods models are compatible and which languages are currently supported, using graphic overlays. The creator demonstrates the feature by having a conversation with a Spanish-speaking colleague, showing how the phone translates both ways with some delay and errors. She concludes by summarizing the feature's limitations, such as its performance in noisy environments and the impracticality of both parties needing updated Apple gear, stating it has a ways to go before enabling truly fluid conversation.
Creator: @wirecutter on Instagram
Transcript
Apple AirPods now have a new live translation feature. But if you hope they'll let you eavesdrop on people speaking another language, not quite. I tested out the feature myself, and there are a few key things you should know. First, you don't need AirPods Pro three for live translation. Some older models are also compatible as long as you update your iPhone to iOS 26. The translations are currently only available in a handful of languages, so it's more useful in some parts of the world than othe
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