iOS 26 AirPods Update: Sleep Detection, Camera Control & Gestures

iOS 26 may bring sleep detection, camera controls, and live translation to AirPods—here’s everything we know so far.
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iOS 26 AirPods Update: Sleep Detection, Camera Control & Gestures
iOS 26 AirPods Features: What’s Coming and What to Expect Looking for the latest AirPods features in iOS 26? Apple fans and tech enthusiasts are buzzing about what's next for AirPods, and the upcoming iOS 26 update could be a game-changer. Expected to roll out alongside macOS 26, this software upgrade may introduce AirPods sleep detection , new camera control gestures , and even studio-quality microphone enhancements . Whether you're curious about health-tracking integrations or hands-free iPhone photography, these features are designed to enhance convenience, productivity, and user experience.                             Image : Google New Head Gestures for Seamless Control Building on last year’s nod and shake gestures for answering or declining calls, iOS 26 may include additional intuitive head gestures . Rumored updates include gesture-based volume adjustments specifically for the Conversation Awareness feature. These enhancements would allow users to control audio playback with …