Apple
AirPods Pro 3
Apple's top earbuds; with a recent iPhone they translate conversations and calls, processed on the phone itself.
Last checkedWhat it can do
- Can earbuds translate a conversation live?Yes
With Live Translation, AirPods Pro 3 translate what the other person says into your language; your reply shows as text or audio on your iPhone.
Good to know: Labeled beta. Apple warns translations may be inaccurate; availability varies by region and language.
- Can earbuds translate a phone call?Yes
Live Translation also works on calls in the Phone app and on FaceTime while you wear your AirPods.
Good to know: Same requirements as Live Translation: iPhone 15 Pro or later, iOS 26, Apple Intelligence. Beta.
- Can you talk to an AI assistant through your earbuds?Yes
AirPods take Siri voice commands; for example, "Siri, start Live Translation" starts a translation hands-free.
Good to know: Siri features depend on your iPhone and region.
- Which phone do translation earbuds need?Yes
Live Translation needs an iPhone 15 Pro or later on iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence turned on.
Good to know: Also works with AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4 (ANC), AirPods 5 and AirPods Max 2.
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How we know (1 source)
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.
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- First recorded: In storesCan you talk to an AI assistant through your earbuds?
AirPods take Siri voice commands; for example, "Siri, start Live Translation" starts a translation hands-free.
- First recorded: In storesCan earbuds translate a phone call?
Live Translation also works on calls in the Phone app and on FaceTime while you wear your AirPods.
- First recorded: In storesWhich phone do translation earbuds need?
Live Translation needs an iPhone 15 Pro or later on iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence turned on.
- First recorded: In storesCan earbuds translate a conversation live?
With Live Translation, AirPods Pro 3 translate what the other person says into your language; your reply shows as text or audio on your iPhone.