AirPods Pro 3 get Live Translation, here’s how it works

Apple’s September event yesterday wasn’t just about the new iPhone 17 lineup—it also marked the debut of the AirPods Pro 3, complete with a headline feature: Live Translation. Think of it as having a personal interpreter in your ear, powered by Apple Intelligence.

How it works

With a simple tap on the stems of both earbuds, AirPods enter translation mode, canceling out background noise while listening in on conversations. When someone nearby speaks in another language, Apple Intelligence parses the speech and plays back the translation in your…