iOS 26 lets you keep AirPods audio from auto-switching to speakers

iOS 26 is packed full of new features, but one that lots of users might appreciate most is flying under the radar. Thanks to a new setting added in iOS 26, you can finally stop AirPods’ audio from automatically getting hijacked by other Bluetooth speakers, including your in-car speakers.

‘Keep Audio with Headphones’ gives you control of your iPhone’s audio stream

If you use AirPods or other Bluetooth headphones, you’ve likely experienced a surprise occurrence around…