iOS 26.1 is expected to launch very soon, bringing exciting new changes not only for the iPhone but also for AirPods users. One of the standout updates in this release is the significant expansion of the Live Translation feature for AirPods.
### AirPods Live Translation Supports Five New Languages in iOS 26.1
Apple’s recent AirPods upgrade introduced Live Translation, which quickly became one of the most powerful features of the product. Initially launched alongside the AirPods Pro 3, this feature is also compatible with:
– AirPods Pro 2
– AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
At launch, Live Translation supported a limited set of languages including English (US and UK), French, German, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish (Spain).
With iOS 26.1, Apple is expanding this capability by adding five new languages:
– Chinese (Mandarin, simplified)
– Chinese (Mandarin, traditional)
– Italian
– Japanese
– Korean
This update nearly doubles the total number of supported Live Translation languages to 11, making communication easier and more accessible for more users around the world.
### How to Enable Live Translation on Your AirPods
To enable a specific language on your AirPods, follow these steps once you’ve updated to iOS 26.1:
1. Open the **Settings** app on your iPhone.
2. Navigate to your AirPods’ settings screen.
3. Scroll down and find the **Languages** menu under the **Translation (Beta)** heading.
4. Here, you can view all the supported languages and download the language packs you want to use.
### Compatibility Requirements
Using Live Translation with AirPods also requires an Apple Intelligence-compatible iPhone. Supported models include:
– iPhone 17 and 17 Pro
– iPhone Air
– iPhone 16 and 16 Pro
– iPhone 15 Pro
For a full list of Apple’s requirements for AirPods Live Translation, be sure to check Apple’s official documentation.
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