Despite the fact that the iOS 26 has been on the world stage for some time thanks to beta versions, no one talks about two functions that significantly improve the day a day. Well, of those who have Airpods, rather. The update hides two new functions (control of the camera and suspending content when falling asleep) for your headphones that are very useful and not related only to the last model: you will get them if you have some AirPods Pro 3, Airpods Pro 2 or Airpods 4.
Whenever we talked about iOS 26, we focused on the improvements that your iPhone receives, but these two details that win AirPods also deserve mention. In fact, both decide two situations with which each person had to deal with any time.
And, if you have one of the Airpods that we mentioned, With iOS 26 you can photograph on the iPhone and make yourself felt if you fall asleepThe latest field, in fact, is not a warning as such, but a pause of content that you are listening.
Airpods can already be photographed from the distance with iOS 26
This is one of those things that, when implemented, you think that it should have been available for years. With iOS 26 you can take a picture with AirPods videoThe field is not because after the update they get the camera: now, like Apple Watch, They can be used as a remote control or remote control To remove the iPhone at a distance.
In addition, the process cannot be easier and more natural: when the iPhone camera is open, you just have to Click on the “stick” AirpodsThe field does not matter whether it is left or right. This is ideal for group photographs with the iPhone, supported by some surface or, if you need to record using a tripod at a distance.
Pause when falling asleep
The second function that reaches Airpods with iOS 26 is also extremely interesting. It is focused on all those users who usually fall asleep by listening to music, podcast or audiobooks: The headphones will now find that you fell asleep to make a pause from the content automatically.
This is not what is activated by default, but from the AirPods settings on the iPhone you can turn it on in a few seconds. The fact that he fell asleep and gave this podcast, which you listened.
Additional bonus: Do not be left without a battery in Airpods with iOS 26
Apple also included an interesting detail related to Battery and headphonesThe IOS 26 field will now send you a notification when your AirPods are completely loaded. And, in turn, the system is also He will let you know if in case of little load.
With this last detail you will not accept your Airpods in the morning, and in this case it is barely downloaded to spend the day. Now the iPhone will know about the remaining battery, and notify you when you think you will need them.
As we have already mentioned, these three functions will be available in Airpods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 during the update of your iPhone to iOS 26.
Source: Hiper Textual
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