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Apple's iOS 26 beta reveals a new live translation feature for AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and AirPods (4th generation). A discovered image shows a gesture—pressing both AirPods stems—activating real-time translation in multiple languages. While Apple hasn't officially announced this, it aligns with previous reports and extends existing live translation capabilities in FaceTime, Messages, and Phone. The feature likely requires a compatible iPhone, potentially limiting it to the upcoming iPhone 17 series due to low latency needs.

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