Apple's annual developer event, WWDC 2025, is now up and running. Alongside the much-hyped Liquid Glass design for its software ecosystem, the Cupertino giant introduced new features for its wireless headphones.
The AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4, and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) are being updated with studio-quality audio recording capabilities. Building on the Voice Isolation feature from last year, it allows users and content creators to record their content with greater sound quality.
Apple has also improved voice call quality on these AirPods models to add "more natural vocal texture and clarity" when using FaceTime, CallKit-enabled apps, and regular phone calls. Meanwhile, the upgraded audio recording capabilities work across the Camera app, Voice Memos, dictation in Messages, video conferencing apps like Webex, and compatible third-party camera apps.
You have already been able to use your Apple Watch as a wireless remote for your iPhone's camera. This capability is now available on AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4, and AirPods 4 ANC. You can press and hold the stem of your AirPods to snap a photo or start and stop video recording.
Apple AirPods already support head gestures when responding to the Siri voice assistant. You can nod your head to say yes or shake it horizontally to say no when responding to the virtual assistant. Now, you can also use your AirPods to capture content from a distance.
"For users who like capturing themselves singing or dancing, the new features make it easy to perform in sync with a soundtrack while simultaneously recording the video," Apple said. The camera remote feature on AirPods works with the Camera app or supported third-party camera apps on your iPhone or iPad.
These new AirPods features are now available for testing through the Apple Developer Program and will be offered through public beta next month. Their public rollout will happen later this year through a firmware update shipped alongside iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26.
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