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Title: Apple is adding a camera remote and upgrading audio recording on
AirPods

Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:02:11 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/audio/headphones/app...

Apple's WWDC isn't usually known for a lot of a hardware news, but the
company previewed a couple intriguing updates coming to AirPods with its
latest batch of software updates. The earbuds are getting built-in camera
control features that allow you to snap photos or control video recording.

With the update, users will be able to control the camera on iPhone, iPads
and compatible third-party camera apps by pressing and holding on the stems
of their AirPods. No word yet on which non-Apple camera apps might support
this feature, but it could be particularly handy for creators if it's widely
adopted in popular apps.

Another AirPods update likely to appeal to content creators is the addition
of studio quality recording for AirPods. According to Apple, the change will
allow "interviewers, podcasters, singers, and other creators can record their
content with greater sound quality" even in noisy environments.

The updates will arrive as a firmware update that's part of iOS 26, PadOS 26
and macOS Tahoe 26 and will be available for AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC
and the second-gen AirPods Pro.

Developing...

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