Apple
AirPods 5
Apple's everyday earbuds with Siri AI and Live Translation on a recent iPhone; up to 4 hours with noise cancellation.
Last checkedWhat it can do
- Can earbuds translate a conversation live?Yes
Apple lists AirPods 5 among the AirPods that support Live Translation of face-to-face conversations with a compatible iPhone.
Good to know: Labeled beta; needs an iPhone 15 Pro or later on iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence.
- Can earbuds translate a phone call?Yes
Apple says Live Translation with supported AirPods, including AirPods 5, also works on Phone and FaceTime calls.
Good to know: Beta; needs an iPhone 15 Pro or later with Apple Intelligence.
- Can you talk to an AI assistant through your earbuds?Yes
AirPods 5 give hands-free access to Siri AI: say "Siri" or "Hey Siri", and nod or shake your head to answer Siri's questions.
Good to know: Siri AI runs on the paired iPhone.
- How long do AI earbuds last on a charge?Yes
Apple rates AirPods 5 at up to 4 hours with Active Noise Cancellation on a charge and up to 20 hours with the case (5 and 22 hours with the Wireless Charging Case).
Good to know: Maker's figures.
- Which phone do translation earbuds need?Yes
Live Translation with AirPods 5 needs an iPhone 15 Pro or later on iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence turned on.
Good to know: Apple's support article; AirPods 5 work with other iPhones for listening.
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How we know (2 sources)
Apple support article on Live Translation with AirPods: works with AirPods 4 (ANC), AirPods 5, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3 or AirPods Max 2 and an iPhone 15 Pro or later on iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence on. After both languages are downloaded, all processing happens on the iPhone. Start it in the Translate app, by holding both stems, or by saying "Siri, start Live Translation"; it also works on Phone and FaceTime calls. Labeled beta; Apple warns outputs may be inaccurate and features vary by region and language.
Read the sourceAirPods 5 tech specs (the airpods-4 address now shows AirPods 5; read Oct 24, 2026): up to 4 hours with Active Noise Cancellation on a single charge (6 with noise control off) and up to 20 hours with the case; the Wireless Charging Case version is rated 5 and 22 hours. Hands-free access to Siri AI with "Hey Siri" or "Siri", and Siri Interactions by nodding or shaking your head. Works with iPhone models on the latest iOS.
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Status timeline
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- First recorded: In storesCan you talk to an AI assistant through your earbuds?
AirPods 5 give hands-free access to Siri AI: say "Siri" or "Hey Siri", and nod or shake your head to answer Siri's questions.
- First recorded: In storesCan earbuds translate a phone call?
Apple says Live Translation with supported AirPods, including AirPods 5, also works on Phone and FaceTime calls.
- First recorded: In storesWhich phone do translation earbuds need?
Live Translation with AirPods 5 needs an iPhone 15 Pro or later on iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence turned on.
- First recorded: In storesCan earbuds translate a conversation live?
Apple lists AirPods 5 among the AirPods that support Live Translation of face-to-face conversations with a compatible iPhone.
- First recorded: In storesHow long do AI earbuds last on a charge?
Apple rates AirPods 5 at up to 4 hours with Active Noise Cancellation on a charge and up to 20 hours with the case (5 and 22 hours with the Wireless Charging Case).