**iOS 26.1: Improvements for AirPods with Live Translation**
iOS 26.1 is approaching, promising notable updates not only for iPhones but also for AirPods. A standout feature of this update is the broadened scope of Live Translation, which will now encompass five more languages.
### AirPods Live Translation Broadens Language Availability
Apple’s latest update for AirPods brought forth Live Translation, a function that facilitates communication among various languages. First introduced with the AirPods Pro 3, Live Translation is also functional with:
– AirPods Pro 2
– AirPods 4 featuring Active Noise Cancellation
Upon its launch, Live Translation accommodated the following languages:
– English (US and UK)
– French
– German
– Portuguese (Brazil)
– Spanish (Spain)
With the imminent iOS 26.1 update, the feature will incorporate five additional languages:
– Chinese (Mandarin, simplified)
– Chinese (Mandarin, traditional)
– Italian
– Japanese
– Korean
This growth almost doubles the overall number of languages supported by Live Translation, elevating the total to eleven.
### How to Activate Live Translation
To activate a specific language for Live Translation, users must head to the Settings app on their iPhone operating iOS 26.1. From there, they can enter their AirPods’ settings screen and find the ‘Languages’ menu within the ‘Translation (Beta)’ section. Users will be able to download any of the available languages they wish to utilize.
### Compatibility Prerequisites
To employ Live Translation with AirPods, a compatible Apple Intelligence iPhone model is required. The supported models include:
– iPhone 17 and 17 Pro
– iPhone Air
– iPhone 16 and 16 Pro
– iPhone 15 Pro
For a detailed list of requirements for AirPods Live Translation, users can consult Apple’s official support website.
### Conclusion
The advancements in iOS 26.1, especially the extension of Live Translation for AirPods, signify a major leap in overcoming language obstacles. Users are invited to delve into this feature and share their experiences as it rolls out.
