The translation of the Airpods Pro 3 will not work in the European Union

Apple has presented the Airpods pro 3 With a function that stands out on the rest: translation in real time, which translates conversations directly into the user’s ear. Technology allows two people to speak in different languages ​​and understand each other perfectly through their headphones.

Yes, but. The function will not be available in the European Union. Apple specifies in its documentation that “Live Translation with the Airpods is not available if you are in the EU and the country or region associated with your Apple account is also in the EU”, as it appears in the Apple Intelligence support website.

In detail. The translation works bidirectionally: you listen to in your language what they tell you in another language, while your iPhone shows on the screen what you say translated into your interlocutor’s language. If both people carry compatible airpods, the conversation flows naturally with automatic translation in both directions.

The system uses active noise cancellation to lower the volume of the original voice and overlap the translation.

It is not exclusive. Against what could be thought, real -time translation is not exclusive to the Airpods Pro 3. The function will also reach:

All these models share the H2 chip and active cancellation, technical requirements for the operation of the translation.

The context. Apple has not explained the reasons for the European restriction, but points to conflicts with the regulation of AI and data protection. This limitation is part of a trend: several functions of Apple Intelligence have been late or limited to Europe. Others, like iPhone Mirroring for MacosThey are still without arriving.

The implicit message. The measure seems to send a signal to the European Commission rather than respond to really insurmountable legal obstacles. Apple is using its innovations as a trick in regulatory negotiations.

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