Amid ongoing uncertainty around when AirPods Pro 3 might finally arrive, one thing is very clear: AirPods Pro 2 just keep getting better. Here’s how the trend of AirPods Pro 2 improvements will continue in iOS 26.
New iOS 26 features coming to AirPods Pro 2
I’m as eager as anyone else for Apple to debut AirPods Pro 3. But if I’m honest, they’ll have a hard time living up to the value I’ve gotten out of their predecessor.
I bought AirPods Pro 2 back in 2022 when they first launched. At the time, upgraded active noise cancellation (ANC) was the biggest draw for me.
But some of my overall favorite AirPods Pro 2 features have arrived post-launch.
Every year, Apple has given AirPods Pro 2 users a handful of new features via firmware updates.
iOS 17 brought Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Personalized Volume, and more
iOS 18 added Voice Isolation, Siri Interactions, Hearing Protection, Hearing Aid, and more
In iOS 26, AirPods Pro 2 will gain six new features:
Battery charging notifications Automatic pausing when you fall asleep Studio-quality audio recording Camera remote Automatic switching for CarPlay Enhanced voice quality on calls
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