Apple 的 Live Translation 首次与 AirPods Pro 3 一起推出，让使用者可以在耳边进行几乎即时的翻译。根据目前这次更新，该功能并不仅限于全新旗舰机型；它也可运作于搭载主动降噪的 AirPods 4、AirPods Pro 2、AirPods Pro 3，以及仅限 2026 年版本的 AirPods Pro Max。这项功能特别针对需要即时对话支援的情境，尤其是 FaceTime 通话与海外旅游场景。
在 iPhone 端，条件相当严格：需使用 iPhone 15 Pro 或 iPhone 15 Pro Max，或任何 iPhone 16、iPhone 17 机型，并已安装最新的 iOS 26，同时在「Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri」中启用 Apple Intelligence。设定流程还要求先在耳机的语言选单中事先下载双向翻译语言，即来源语言与目标语言都必须事先完整设定，否则无法顺利展开对话。
启用方式可在 iPhone 的 Translate 应用程式中进入 Live 分页并选择 Start Conversation，或在 AirPods 上同时长按两侧耳塞；也可改用 Siri 指令「Siri, start live translation」，并可透过控制中心捷径或 Action Button 绑定快速启动。通话时，对方语音会即时翻译并透过 AirPods 由耳机播放；本机使用者的回应可在 iPhone 介面文字显示，或由 iPhone 扬声器播放。Apple 说明所有翻译皆在装置本地处理以保护隐私，但也提醒翻译结果可能不精准、出现意外或冒犯性内容。
Apple's Live Translation, first introduced with the AirPods Pro 3, allows near-instant translation in the ear. As of this update, it is not limited to latest flagship models: it also works with AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and only the 2026 generation of AirPods Pro Max. The feature is designed for users needing real-time conversational support, especially for FaceTime calls or travel scenarios.
On the iPhone side, requirements are strict: an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 or iPhone 17 model, running the latest iOS 26 is required, and Apple Intelligence must be enabled under Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri. The setup process also requires downloading both directions of translation beforehand from the headphone language menu, meaning source and target languages must be selected in advance before starting a conversation.
To use it, you can open the Translate app's Live tab and choose Start Conversation, or simultaneously press and hold both AirPods stems; alternatively, use Siri with the command Siri, start live translation, and launch via Control Center shortcut or an Action Button binding. Incoming speech is translated and played in real time through the headphones, while your own speech can appear as text on iPhone or play through iPhone speakers. Apple states all processing is done on-device for privacy, while warning that AI translation may be inaccurate, unexpected, or offensive.