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Here’s everything new for AirPods in iOS 27

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Why This Matters

The new features in iOS 27 significantly enhance the customization, fitness integration, and AI capabilities of AirPods, offering users a more personalized and seamless experience. These updates demonstrate Apple's commitment to expanding the utility and versatility of its audio devices, impacting both consumers and the broader tech industry by pushing the boundaries of wearable technology and smart audio features.

Key Takeaways

When Apple unveiled iOS 27, it highlighted only a pair of new AirPods features initially. But there are several more AirPods additions in iOS 27, here’s everything new.

Custom EQ

Custom EQ is a feature that some AirPods users thought Apple would never ship. But it’s here in iOS 27, available now in the AirPods beta.

With Custom EQ, Apple now lets you set your own sound profile for AirPods. Per Apple:

AirPods are designed and engineered by Apple to faithfully represent music, TV shows and movies, and calls. If you prefer a different sound profile, you can customize how AirPods represent any audio played.

You can change the EQ by going to your AirPods’ settings ⇾ Audio & Routing ⇾ Equalizer ⇾ Custom. From here, you can adjust the sound profile for low, mid, and high frequencies.

Custom EQ is available on AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Max 2, and AirPods 4.

GymKit can sync AirPods Pro 3’s heart rate data

Apple GymKit has been available for years, but only for Apple Watch. It lets you pair and sync workout data with compatible cardio equipment, like treadmills, ellipticals, indoor bikes, and more.

In iOS 27, GymKit expands to support iPhone using AirPods Pro 3’s heart rate sensor. My colleague Zac gave it a try:

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