New iOS not only brings a lot of news for iPhone, because iOS 17 AirPods will be improved with many interesting features. Most of them are intended for AirPods Pro 2, however, there are also several smaller improvements that affect the company's entire family of headphones.
Adaptive sound
Adaptive Noise Control is a feature AirPods Pro 2, which combines active noise cancellation and bandwidth into one universal mode. It is designed to adjust the volume of the audio playback based on what is around you and your interactions throughout the day.
Noise control shifts to block out ambient sounds you don't want to hear, like airplane noise, while ensuring you don't miss anything you do want to hear, like someone speaking. For headphones AirPods Pro 2that have updated firmware, adaptive sound can be activated by connecting headphones, opening Control Center, long-pressing the volume, and selecting "Adaptive".
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Conversation awareness
Conversation Awareness is part of Adaptive AudioIt can detect when someone is speaking, adjust media volume accordingly, and reduce background noise. It also amplifies voices directly in front of you to provide awareness of what's going on around you.
Adjusted volume
Adaptive Audio also offers Personalized Volume, which adjusts the sound of the content you play based on your personal preferences and the sounds around you. Over time, iPhone It learns more about your preferred volume and adjusts it as needed to match your desired level.
Mute and unmute the sound
If you press the headphone foot AirPods Pro or AirWith the third-generation Pods, you can mute and unmute yourself from the other party during a call. This feature also works with AirPods Maxwhen you press the digital crown.
Automatic device switching
Headphones AirPods Pro 2 are able in the system iOS 17 much faster automatic switching between devices Apple.
Dark mode
A small but nice change: when you connect AirIf you connect to an iPhone with dark mode turned on, the connection pop-up window will also respond.
Usage notes
Please note that a firmware update is required to use these features and Adaptive Sound is only available on AirPods Pro 2.