With each major iOS update, Apple makes sure to introduce new features that enhance the value and quality of its popular AirPods. In the upcoming iOS 27 update, the upgrades won't be limited to the iPhone's internal system; they will extend to give AirPods advanced artificial intelligence capabilities with Siri, and a feature that audiophiles have been waiting for for years: the long-awaited Custom EQ.
Custom EQ: Finally, Apple!
For years, Apple resisted users' desire for a dedicated manual equalizer for AirPods, preferring to force everyone to stick to the company's preset default audio profiles. But this stubbornness officially ends with the iOS 27 update, as Apple will finally offer customizable equalizer settings that give you complete control over your audio experience with precision and professionalism.
When you connect your compatible headphones to an iPhone running iOS 27 with the latest firmware, you can access this feature by going to Settings, tapping your AirPods name, then selecting Audio & Routing, then Equalizer, and enabling the Custom option. This new interface allows you to adjust the low, mid, and high frequencies to perfectly suit your personal preferences.
It should be noted that the custom equalizer feature requires an H2 chip inside the earbuds, meaning it will be available to users of AirPods Pro 2, the upcoming AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, as well as the premium AirPods Max 2 earbuds.
Redesigned settings menu for easier access
Apple didn't just add new audio features; it completely redesigned the headphone settings interface to be more concise and organized when paired with an iPhone. While the menu remains in its original location within the Settings app, the features are now arranged for easy access, eliminating the need for lengthy searches.
At the top of the screen, you'll still be able to quickly switch between noise cancellation, transparency, and adaptive audio modes, but Apple has added a dedicated volume slider right next to it, allowing you to control the volume directly from the same interface. Instead of long, sprawling menus for controlling hearing health and gestures, the options are logically grouped under specific categories, including: Sound & Orientation, Hearing Health, Controls & Gestures, Live Translation, Accessibility, Battery, Find My, and Privacy.
AI-powered Siri on your headphones
With the arrival of artificial intelligence on the iPhone, this intelligence will directly impact your AirPods experience. When wearing the earbuds, you'll be able to ask complex questions of Siri and issue intelligent voice commands seamlessly without needing to take your phone out of your pocket.
This feature, of course, isn't self-contained within the earbuds themselves, but rather relies entirely on the capabilities of the connected iPhone. This requires you to own an iPhone that supports Apple's AI features. This move serves as a prelude to Apple's future plans, as rumors suggest the company is developing AirPods with built-in cameras capable of feeding visual data to Siri. The current features, therefore, are merely a prelude to deeper and more revolutionary integration in the near future.
Exclusive features and innovative technologies for AirPods Pro 3
The AirPods Pro 3 received the lion's share of exclusive features thanks to its advanced hardware; its charging case comes equipped with an Ultra Wideband chip. And with the iOS 27 and watchOS 27 updates, you'll finally be able to use your Apple Watch to precisely locate your AirPods Pro case using the Precision Finding feature.
In addition, Apple is introducing the innovative GymKit sync feature with the iPhone in iOS 27, which allows AirPods Pro 3 to transmit the heart rate data they monitor directly to compatible gym equipment, such as treadmills and indoor bikes, giving athletes more accurate, live readings of their fitness during exercise.
Apple did not overlook the aspect of ease of use, as it added the Name Recognition feature in the iOS 27 update. This feature is aimed at helping the deaf and hard of hearing, as the headset alerts the user as soon as someone pronounces their name audibly, and the feature works in conjunction with hearing health options and supports more than 50 languages around the world.
Compatibility and official release date
The requirements for the new features vary; some, like the custom equalizer, require the H2 chip, while using Siri requires an AI-compatible iPhone. Precise watch finder and GymKit syncing are exclusive to the upcoming AirPods Pro 3.
These features are currently available to developers as a beta version, and Apple plans to release the public beta in July, with the official update to be released to everyone next September in conjunction with the announcement of the new iPhone models.
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