AirPods could get camera control and automatic sleep recognition
By ForGeeks At the WWDC 2025 conference, which starts June 9, Apple could unveil a major feature update for AirPods. According to 9to5Mac, the earbuds will get new touch and smart capabilities, including camera control and sleep detection.
Controlling the iPhone camera via AirPods
One of the major new features will be a remote camera control feature. Sources say that users will be able to take photos by tapping the AirPods’ foot. This feature will make it easier to take self-portraits and shots from a distance, especially when combined with a timer and tripod.
Sources say that the AirPods will be able to take pictures by tapping the foot of the AirPods.
The integration of the camera and AirPods will be another step toward unifying Apple’s ecosystem, allowing users to use the earbuds not just for listening, but also for controlling devices.
Sleep recognition and new gestures
Apple is also testing a feature that automatically pauses playback when a user falls asleep while wearing headphones. It’s not yet clear if it will require compatibility with the Apple Watch, since the watch already knows how to detect sleep phases.
Apple is also testing a new gesture that will automatically pause playback when a user falls asleep.
In addition, AirPods could get a new gesture based on head movement. It would extend the Conversation Awareness feature – automatically lowering the volume when you’re on a call – and would likely allow you to adjust the volume without tapping.
Improved sound quality and support in schools
Other new features include a studio-quality microphone mode. Similar to the iPhone 16, it can use noise-canceling algorithms to clean up the sound when recording and making calls.
Another new feature is the ability to use noise-canceling algorithms to clean up the sound when recording and making calls.
Apple is also working to make it easier to connect AirPods to school iPads so students can sync the headphones to shared devices more quickly.
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