Overview
- Apple reworked audio-routing and interoperability for the EU to meet Digital Markets Act requirements, saying it maintained privacy and security.
- Developers can test the EU-ready feature now via iOS 26.2 developer beta, a public beta is coming soon, and no AirPods firmware update is required.
- Support is limited to AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4 with ANC (H2 chip) paired with iPhones that run Apple Intelligence, including iPhone 15 Pro/Max, 16e, and current 16/17 series.
- Translations run on-device with downloadable language models and no cloud processing, and the feature remains labeled as a beta.
- The launch covers roughly ten languages, including German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Portuguese, integrates with Messages, FaceTime and Phone, and works best when both parties use compatible AirPods.