It works with existing AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 too. I have some some quick tests with Spanish language videos and it seemed to work pretty well. I was impressed. Answer from ccooffee on reddit.com
Apple Support
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Use Live Translation with your AirPods - Apple Support
November 18, 2025 - Put your AirPods in your ears and connect them to your iPhone. Make sure that Apple Intelligence is turned on. Go to the Translate app on your iPhone, then tap Live.
Apple
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Introducing AirPods Pro 3, the ultimate audio experience - Apple
1 day ago - For more information about availability, visit apple.com/airpods-pro/feature-availability. Live Translation may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, visit support.apple...
How to use AirPods Pro for real-time tran… - Apple Community
I have both an iPhone 17 Pro and AirPods Pro 3s on order if that helps. Thanks for any suggestions. ... Live Translation with AirPods works on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with an Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone ... More on discussions.apple.com
Will more languages be added for live translation?
…yes did you even check the release Article? Live Translation on AirPods is available in English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish, and will be coming to four more languages by the end of the year: Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (simplified). FYI, Live Translation at this time is not going to be available in the EU with EU Apple Accounts More on reddit.com
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September 13, 2025Live Translation with Airpods Pro 3 works with intelligence-enabled Phones. Will it work with newer macbooks aswell?
Pro 2’s also support live translation (with the same parameters) More on reddit.com
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September 21, 2025Does the new live translation feature with Apple AirPods work in Switzerland? It's blocked in the EU.
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September 25, 2025Do I need the AirPods Pro 3 for Live Translation, and what languages are supported?
Live Translation is supported on the AirPods Pro 3, as well as the AirPods Pro 2 and the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. You will also need an iPhone that supports Apple Intelligence, which includes any of the new iPhone 17 models, all the iPhone 16 models and the iPhone 15 Pro models.
English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish are the five languages currently supported for Live Translate on AirPods Pro 3. Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (simplified) are due before the end of the year.
telegraph.co.uk
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I reviewed the AirPods Pro 3’s live translation feature and they ...
Are the AirPods Pro 3 waterproof?
The AirPods Pro 3 are IP57 water and sweat-resistant, making them fine for a downpour or sweating out at the gym but they are not fully waterproof and therefore not suitable for swimming and not recommended for showering.
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I reviewed the AirPods Pro 3’s live translation feature and they ...
How do you connect AirPods Pro 3 to an iPhone?
Hold your AirPods Pro 3 near your iPhone and open the lid on the case. A card will appear on your iPhone prompting you to connect the wireless headphones with one-tap.
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Reddit
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r/apple on Reddit: Anyone been hands on with live translation outside of an Apple event?
September 19, 2025 -
Live translation is the biggest draw for me. Wondering if anyone has received their AirPods and has used live translation?
Does it work as advertised? Does it work better than Google Translate? Are there any languages not supported?
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There are just a few languages that are supported. I have tried Spanish. My wife is American, she speaks Spanish pretty well. I am Russian - I know a little bit of Spanish. But obviously the easiest one for us Russian-English are not supported. So we just tried Spanish-English and I was impressed.
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It works with existing AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 too. I have some some quick tests with Spanish language videos and it seemed to work pretty well. I was impressed.
Amazon
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Amazon.com: Apple AirPods Pro 3 Wireless Earbuds, Active Noise Cancellation, Live Translation, Heart Rate Sensing, Hearing Aid Feature, Bluetooth Headphones, Spatial Audio, High-Fidelity Sound, USB-C Charging : Electronics
HEART RATE SENSING — Built-in ... by Apple Intelligence.* LIVE TRANSLATION — Communicate across language barriers using Live Translation,* enabled by Apple Intelligence.*...
Apple Support
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Translate in-person conversations with AirPods - Apple Support
Note: Live Translation with AirPods is supported on AirPods 4 (ANC), AirPods Pro 2, or AirPods Pro 3 paired with an iPhone 15 Pro or later when Apple Intelligence is turned on. Your iPhone must have the latest version of iOS, and AirPods must have the latest firmware.
AT&T
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AirPods Pro 3, Live Translation, Apple Headphones | AT&T
3 weeks ago - Communicate across languages using Live Translation, enabled by Apple Intelligence. Get up to eight hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation on a single charge, or up to ten hours in Transparency using the Hearing Aid feature.
The Telegraph
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I reviewed the AirPods Pro 3’s live translation feature and they are now my new favourite earbuds
1 week ago - They can also now translate conversations in real-time. The previous AirPods Pro 2 have been my favourite in-ear headphones for the last two years, but the AirPods Pro 3 have ramped things up a notch. I’ve been using them almost non-stop since they were first announced, testing the sound quality, comfort, heart rate accuracy and the new Live Translation feature.
PCMAG
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Live Translation Doesn't Require AirPods Pro 3, But You Do Need This | PCMag
September 17, 2025 - Another caveat: At launch, Live Translation will not be available for those who live in the EU, though Americans who travel there will be able to use it. Apple AirPods Pro 3 Review: Innovative New Features Push the Best AirPods Closer to Perfection
Macworld
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I used AirPods Live Translation for a real conversation, and all I have to say is 'Wow' | Macworld
2 days ago - Has it succeeded? Now that Live Translation has expanded to the EU with iOS 26.2, I set up a video call with a German-speaking colleague from Macwelt and popped in my AirPods Pro 3 to test the Live Translation feature (which is still officially in beta, I should note) for myself.
Apple Community
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How to use AirPods Pro for real-time tran… - Apple Community
September 14, 2025 - I have both an iPhone 17 Pro and AirPods Pro 3s on order if that helps. Thanks for any suggestions. ... Live Translation with AirPods works on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with an Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone running iOS 26 and later.
TikTok
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I put Apple live translation to the test in the new AirPods Pro 3 #apple #translate #airpods #review #test | TikTok
Apple introduces a new live language translation feature for its AirPods Pro 3 headphones. See how it works.
Apple
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AirPods Pro 3 - Apple
Live Translation helps you communicate across languages.5 Available in select languages and regions.
YouTube
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How to use Live Translation on iPhone and with your AirPods | Apple Support - YouTube
Starting in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe, you can translate text and audio on the fly using Live Translation, across Messages, Phone, and FaceTime. You...
Published September 24, 2025
Apple
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AirPods - Apple
3 weeks ago - ... Easily communicate across languages. Available in select languages and regions. For more information, see Feature Availability. ... Live Translation lets you communicate across languages like never before.
9to5Mac
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AirPods Live Translation feature coming to the EU next month - 9to5Mac
November 4, 2025 - After being delayed due to the ... for AirPods Pro and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation will be available in the European Union from next month....
Reddit
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r/AirpodsPro on Reddit: Will more languages be added for live translation?
September 13, 2025 -
Thinking of getting a pair for my mom who doesn’t speak English.
Has Apple released any press release about which languages are supported out of the box and if more are added later?
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…yes did you even check the release Article? Live Translation on AirPods is available in English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish, and will be coming to four more languages by the end of the year: Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (simplified). FYI, Live Translation at this time is not going to be available in the EU with EU Apple Accounts
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Is it available now? I cant figure how to get it to work, im on the latest for both phone and airpods pro 2 and im in the USA
YouTube
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Airpods Pro 3 Live Translation Demo & Review (1 Week Later!) - YouTube
AirPods Pro 3 live translation is here and today I’ll do a full tutorial, demo and review of how it goes when listening to Spanish and translating into Engli...
Published October 1, 2025
Tom's Guide
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How to use Live Translation on AirPods Pro 3 | Tom's Guide
September 18, 2025 - If both members of the conversation have AirPods, you won't need to get your phone out — Live Translation will work for the two of you, translating your words into those that you'll understand. If only one of you has AirPods, you can pull your phone out for the opposite translation. That way, your conversation partner will be able to understand what you're saying. This feature works with AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and the new AirPods Pro 3.
GSMArena
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Apple's Live Translation on AirPods will finally reach the EU soon - GSMArena.com news
November 5, 2025 - Live Translation now works in English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional Mandarin), Japanese, and Korean. It provides real-time translations while protecting your privacy with on-device processing.
Reddit
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r/apple on Reddit: Live Translation with Airpods Pro 3 works with intelligence-enabled Phones. Will it work with newer macbooks aswell?
September 21, 2025 -
To explain why I find this relevant, I currently have an I phone 14 pro (no intelligence) and an Macbook pro with apple intelligence support. I'd love to be able to use the macbook as a processing base for this feature and I don't see why it wouldn't work. It has the relevant hardware (chips, mics etc.)
I'd like to buy the airpods, but this feature is a make-or-break to be honest for me, as my Pro 2's are fine enough.
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Pro 2’s also support live translation (with the same parameters)
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It's more about the software. It works with older AirPods. The translation doesn't happen inside the AirPod though. "Live Translation with AirPods works on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone running iOS 26 and later," Apple says. Apple will likely add this feature to MacOS at some point in the future.