Upcoming Features
Rumored enhancements for AirPods include new head gestures, sleep detection, camera control, and improved pairing experiences, potentially debuting with iOS 26.
Notable features like conversational awareness volume adjustment and Audio Mix for better audio quality are also expected, leveraging machine learning.
WWDC 2025 Expectations
Despite hardware announcements being rare at , these AirPods upgrades align with Apple's trend of integrating new features with software updates.
The keynote, starting June 9, promises to unveil these features, though final decisions on inclusion remain pending.