Apple announced significant updates to its AirPods product lineup at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). Among the highlights are two major innovations: studio-quality audio recording and the ability to function as a remote control for the iPhone camera.
Through advances enabled by Apple’s H2 chip, equipped with beamforming microphones and computational audio processing, users will now experience substantially improved audio clarity. These enhancements are specifically designed not only to elevate audio recording quality, even in noisy environments, but also to produce clearer and more natural-sounding conversations, whether during phone calls, FaceTime chats, or while engaging with voice-enabled apps.
These new features will roll out to users with AirPods 4, AirPods 4 featuring Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and AirPods Pro 2 models.
Additionally, Apple’s redesigned controls will allow AirPods users to conveniently activate their iPhone’s camera by simply pressing and holding the stem of their earbuds. This function supports both Apple’s native camera app and third-party applications, letting users easily capture photos or videos. The gesture for triggering video is particularly noteworthy for social media users and content creators aiming for seamless video production.
Overall, these updates position Apple’s AirPods as even more versatile accessories within Apple’s ever-growing ecosystem.
