Apple’s WWDC event on Monday was a big deal for Apple fans, but there’s also exciting news for AirPods Pro 2 users. With the upcoming launch of iOS 18 this fall, users will be able to answer calls hands-free and use voice commands. Additionally, new voice isolation tools will ensure that your voice comes through loud and clear, even in noisy environments. This update will also improve gaming with Personalised Spatial Audio.
One of the new features coming to AirPods Pro 2 is the ability to interact with Siri using head gestures. Users will be able to nod yes or shake their head no to respond to incoming notifications. This feature will only work with the second generation AirPods Pro due to the machine learning capabilities of the H2 chip. It will be interesting to see how this feature works in real-life scenarios.
Another exciting update is the Voice Isolation feature, which will eliminate background noise during calls, allowing your voice to be transmitted clearly to the recipient. This feature is made possible by machine learning on the H2 chip and will ensure a better call quality experience for AirPods Pro 2 users.
For gamers, Apple is introducing Personalised Spatial Audio, which will enhance the gaming experience for AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max users. This feature will provide an immersive audio experience similar to what Spatial Audio offers for music and movies.
Apple is also addressing latency issues for gaming with the introduction of Game Mode for iPhone, which prioritizes games over system resources and reduces background activity. This will result in improved wireless audio latency for AirPods Pro users, as well as better voice quality for team communication with a 16-bit, 48kHz audio format. Apple is also providing a developer API to make it easier for developers to integrate this technology into their games.
Overall, the updates coming to AirPods Pro 2 with iOS 18 are set to enhance the user experience with hands-free calling, improved voice quality, and better gaming performance. Apple continues to innovate in the audio space, providing users with cutting-edge technology for a superior audio experience.