This AirPods change in iOS 18 might save you from constantly switching noise modes

Adaptive Audio originally shipped for AirPods Pro 2 only, but has since expanded to AirPods 4 too. Apple built the feature to be a contender for default noise mode for users. But did you know you can customize Adaptive Audio to better suit your needs? Here’s how an iOS 18 change might help you stick with a single AirPods noise mode moving forward. Apple’s first take on Adaptive Audio didn’t hit the mark for me, but it’s gotten better Adaptive Audio first came on the scene as part of iOS 17. Here’s how Apple described it at the time: Adaptive Audio [is] a new listening mode that dynamically blends Transparency mode and Active Noise Cancellation together based on the conditions of a user’s environment to deliver the best experience in the moment. This new listening mode will seamlessly tailor the noise control experience while users move between environments and interactions that are constantly changing throughout the day. It’s clear from Apple’s pitch that the company hoped Adaptive ... Read full article.