Apple AirPods 'real-time translation' feature coming? Rumored to be officially launched this year with iOS 19

Apple is rumored to introduce real-time translation conversation function for AirPods, allowing users to directly communicate across languages through the earphones. The new feature will be tied to the upcoming iOS 19 release and is expected to be officially launched later this year. Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is scheduled to showcase the latest devices and technologies, with reports of the upcoming iOS 19 being the largest software update since iOS 7 in 2013. It’s worth noting that Apple is developing a new AirPods real-time translation conversation feature, which will be part of the AirPods software update tied to the upcoming iOS 19 release. Similar real-time translation features have already appeared on competitors’ headphones such as Google’s Pixel Buds and Samsung’s Galaxy Buds3 Pro. Apple’s ability to deliver a smoother, low-latency translation experience is worth following. Since 2020, Apple has provided a built-in translation application on iPhones. The operation of the AirPods real-time translation conversation feature involves real-time translation of content from one language to another through the iPhone and AirPods, providing a seamless experience. Apple is planning the largest iOS update in history, including a redesign of macOS to cater to new generation users and further enhancing the translation technology in iOS 19. The specific AirPods models that will support the real-time translation conversation feature have not been officially announced, but it is speculated that the new AirPods Pro and some existing models may obtain this feature through software updates. Apple may adopt a similar approach to the introduction of AirPods hearing aid features, possibly restricting usage to the latest AirPods Pro. Apple is also developing new hardware products for AirPods, including the third-generation AirPods Pro and AirPods with built-in cameras for AI analysis of the surrounding environment. Last year, Apple introduced new color options for AirPods Max headphones and the budget-friendly AirPods 4 model. Reports suggest that TSMC’s 2nm chips are too expensive, with rumors about Apple continuing to use 3nm chips for the iPhone 17 Pro, potentially affecting suppliers like NVIDIA and Qualcomm. Apple has officially integrated ChatGPT into Siri, bringing six new features to Apple Intelligence in the iOS 18.2 update. There are rumors of Apple introducing an upgraded version of ‘LLM Siri’ by 2025, a more powerful AI assistant than ChatGPT. An article discussing the upcoming ‘real-time translation’ feature for Apple AirPods with the launch of iOS 19 later this year was originally published on BlockTempo, a leading blockchain news media.