The AirPods device has been used for audio and video streaming since it was released, but Apple wants to change that as it has been reported that it will eventually have a live translation feature. This feature has long been rumored to be under development, and many have been wondering if it will be anything like Google’s own live language translation feature.
Apple’s Plans to Develop a Live Language Translation Feature for AirPods
Apple’s AirPods has been one of the most popular true wireless earbuds in the market for almost a decade now. Since it was released in late 2016, Apple’s AirPods have shown that it can be worn as a daily audio device for users that can serve as a functional, reliable, and feature-packed tech for different purposes.
However, since its release, it has not evolved that much from its previous form and function as an audio listening device despite the multiple reports about the device getting massive upgrades that will transform it into something more. Apple eventually introduced a feature for the AirPods that is one of its biggest upgrades in a long time, allowing it to be used as hearing aids for those who have difficulty in hearing.
That being said, reports, including one from Bloomberg, have revealed that the AirPods is getting a feature upgrade that will allow it to make live language translations. It is only ideal for the AirPods to eventually offer a live language translation feature, particularly as most of its users wear it very often, and its transparency mode works well for public places.
Transparency Mode was made available since the first release of the AirPods Pros, offering a “passthrough mode” for audio that picks up the chatter around users to help them be more aware of their surroundings and hear people they talk to without having to remove the device.
Google Already Has Live Translation, But Apple Will Soon Do
It should be noted that a live language translation feature has already been offered by Google for its Pixel Buds audio devices since 2017, and it gives users a chance to utilize it as a tool, especially in foreign countries. While it only has a select number of supported languages, it has expanded over the years to give users a chance to be in the conversation.
Users only need to wear the earbuds and have the other party talk in their native language. Then, all the user has to do is let the Pixel Buds do the rest and translate what was said in the preferred language that they understand.
Should Apple’s reported feature be similar to this remains to be seen. If it does do better than Google’s feature, it will surely benefit multilingual users of their AirPods.
