Airpods restore the old EarPods function and become the perfect ally of content creators

So far, the approach The main report The opening of the WWDC 2025 was in the recalculation and change in the nomenclature of its main operating systems, Apple announced new functions for AirPodsThe field of some Apple headphones will receive additional characteristics thanks to iOS 26, iPados 26 and MacOS 26 Tahoe, which will make them ideal allies of content creators.

The first thing we have to highlight is that AirPods, which will benefit from the characteristics under consideration, will be three. We refer to Airpods Pro 2 Already AirPods 4 With active noise reduction and without it (ANC).

As for the functions that debut in headphones, Apple decided to provide them with Audio recording with the quality of learningThe company uses the advantages of the H2 chip for this, which controls the above AirPods, combining such a technology with computing audio and microphones with technologies The formation of the beamField

Thus, AirPods 4 and Airpods Pro 2 will offer the ability to record high high -quality sound with clear voices, even in environments where there may be too much noise. Apple claims that this is ideal for recording interviews, episodes of podcasts and other content without depending on external and selected microphones.

A sound recording with the quality of learning will work on iPhone, iPad and Mac with iOS, iPados and MacOS 26. In addition, it will be available in applications such as the notes of the voice or camera, and in the dictation of the message. But not only that, because it will also work on the platforms of video calls and applications of the camera developed by third parties.

AirPods can be used as a trigger camera, EarPods style

Another novelty that debuts in Airpods 4 and Airpods 2 Pro will be Remote control chamberThe field as indicated by its name, this function will allow the use of headphones as triggers from the camera with iPhone or iPad. If this option is known for you, this is because Apple has already offered it in the old EARPODSBut now he adapted him to the present of his wireless audio devices.

As explained by pressing and holding the pin Airpods, maybe Take a photo or write down a videoThe field in the second case, repeat the gesture, will stop the capture of the clamp. A good thing in this characteristic is that its use will not be limited by the native use of iOS 26 or iPados 26.

To enjoy these characteristics, AirPods 4 or Airpods Pro 2 users will have to wait a few more months. Not only because they will be available on devices compatible with iOS 26, iPados 26 and Tahoe MacOS, but also because with these versions it will also be launched Firmware update This will add them to the aforementioned headphones.

Although the functions are limited by models with the H2 chip, everything assumes that they will also be available in future AirPods models. We will be attentive to the news.