Apple's Airpod AI + iOS 19 = real-time translation. July '25 release

Update

Accoding to Perplexity.ai:

Apple AirPods Live Translation

The upcoming live translation feature for AirPods will leverage the earbuds' microphones and the iPhone's Translate app to facilitate seamless cross-language communication12. Users will be able to hear translations through their AirPods while the original audio plays through the phone's speaker, eliminating the need to pass devices back and forth during conversations3. This enhancement builds upon Apple's existing Translate app, introduced in iOS 14, by integrating it directly with AirPods for a more streamlined experience14. The feature is expected to support multiple languages, though specific details on language availability have not yet been announced.

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EZDubs offers voice emulation as I described in my requirements, and AI Phone Translator offers no lag and 99% accuracy. EZDubs' lag leaves room to hear the speaker's voice, followed by the emulating voice translation. The app offers 15+ minute free trial, and costs $14.99/mo. thereafter.

My Summary about Apple's Pending Releases

From what I understand, Apple's Airpod's will achieve real-time translation using it's native translation app and AI (upgraded Siri voice control to invoke the app) to communicate on a call (rather than out loud in person using the app on the phone).

It's the same real-time translation capability as that of an Android device working with Google Translate and earbuds for a more seamless translation experience (allows for voice control via Google Assistant instead of invoking the app on the device by hand).

So, I guess this means on both devices, you can use Google Translate conversation mode or Apple's Translate app to speak and hear translations through the phone.

Currently, I can speak to Google Translate from my Airpods, but the translation output voice only goes to the device, not back to me. I've not tried using the app on a call.

My ideal future requirements (short-list):

• Airpods or Earbuds work with any device
• Airpods or Earbuds work with Google Translate as well as Apple's Translation app
• Mute speaker's words as the translated voice is expressed to prevent overlap
• Send a text translation using voice only
• Send a text translation using voice only while driving? E.g. "Hey Siri, translate text to Jose in Spanish"..."Okay, what do you want to say?"...and confirm the message in my language before sending.
• Emulate the tone and rhythm of the person speaking (i.e. will Apple acquire / achieve Eleven Labs technological capability)
• Airpods and Earbuds eventually contain all voice functionality of the phone to enable platform-agnostic voice communication, translation, and AI assistance at any distance
• Incorporate voice capability into glasses like Meta's Raybans to incorporate AR and screen capabilities

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Apple's real-time translation with Airpod AI + iOS 19 (July '25 public beta release) 

https://www.reuters.com/technology/apple-plans-airpods-feature-that-can-live-translate-conversations-bloomberg-news-2025-03-13/

 https://www.cnet.com/tech/apple-reportedly-planning-airpods-that-can-translate-languages-live/

https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/ios-19

From Perplexity.ai:

Based on the reported information, Apple's upcoming live translation feature for AirPods will process translations on the iPhone, not within the AirPods themselves135.

The system is expected to work as follows:

1. The AirPods' microphones will capture the spoken audio.

2. The iPhone will process and translate the audio using its Translate app and AI capabilities.

3. The translated audio will be sent back to the AirPods for playback to the user.

This approach leverages the iPhone's more powerful processing capabilities and existing translation technology. The AirPods will primarily serve as input and output devices, while the iPhone acts as the translation hub.

This integration is expected to be part of the iOS 19 update, creating a seamless experience between AirPods and iPhones for real-time language translation. By processing translations on the iPhone, Apple can potentially offer more accurate and faster translations, as well as support for a wider range of languages, compared to processing within the AirPods themselves.

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Google's current real-time translation:

Google Translate conversation mode is processed on the device, not in the earbuds.

"Live Translate" (Released 2020): 

Samsung Galaxy S24 or Pixel Phone + Pixel Buds + Google Translate = Real-time translation.

Google Pixel Buds: The Live Translate feature is available on Google Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel Buds A-Series, and Pixel Buds 2 when used with an Android device running Android 6.0 or later

https://www.amazon.com/Google-Pixel-Buds-Pro-Headphones/dp/B0B1N7Z8B3

From Perplexity.ai:

To use the real-time translation feature:

1. Wear your Pixel Buds and connect them to your phone.

2. Activate Google Assistant by saying "Hey Google" or pressing and holding the earbud.

3. Say "Help me speak [language]" to launch the conversation mode in Google Translate.

4. Press and hold the earbud to speak in your native language.

5. Use the Google Translate app on your phone to have the other person respond.

It's important to note that while the Pixel Buds enable a more seamless translation experience, the actual translation processing occurs on the connected Android device, not within the earbuds themselves.

Who remembers when everyone hated George W. Bush?

They change the channel like we’re on remote control.

And we never even notice.

Who remembers how much everyone hated dumbass C-student George W. ‘The Decider’ Bush and Dick Cheney?

Cokin’ and chokin’ on his pretzel and talking about how God told him to be President.

Turns out 'God' was his mom.

Right after 911, everyone was saber rattling and watching BBC live footage as the U.S. war machine plowed across the desert in Afghanistan, hunting for weapons of mass destruction, served on an emotional backdrop of symphonic music. 

And Tony Blair swooning, 

"Oh, Mr. Bush, you're so rough and tumble. We shall drive those heathens back to their holes!"

I remember cruising past LongHorn Steakhouse, where every gas-guzzling Suburban in the parking lot had a little black square with a white 'W' stuck on the back window. 

Sleek, unobtrusive, and tasteful. Designerly, classy, a status statement.

And at Ryan’s Steakhouse…Red, White, and Blue full bumper stickers were plastered across the back of every Jimmy. ‘Power of Pride’, complete with a Gold Eagle.

Saddam was hung, but no weapons were found.  

The Left absolutely hated Bush and, through guilt by association, Christianity.

And everyone mocked Cheney’s Haliburton stock.

I remember thinking both of those elections had to be stolen. You know, because it's always so reliably close. Some things never change.

By the end of W’s second term, every Republican admitted they fucked up. 

Oh, well. Christians aren't perfect, just forgiven.

That’s how Obama became President; the anti-Bush palette cleanser, carrying 60% of White voters, and 99% of Black voters.

Young, black, hip, celebrated for being articulate, and squeaky-clean. 

Carefully crafted and teleprompted. The community organizer. 

Barack Hussein Obama. Wow, just rub it in our faces.

The Facebook President. Remember, Zuckerberg Caesar? 

The administration didn't make you do everything. Maybe it was because you were young. Maybe.

But the war never ended.

Finally, after eight years of having political correctness shoved up our asses and down our throats, America desperately needed an enema, it was Trump to the rescue.

The Reality TV President.

And now, after years of BLM burning our cities and Black businesses to the ground, a surprise Biden election, a second recession that looks a lot like 2008, only a lot worse, the expansion of BRICS, the open border, wars on multiple fronts, unaffordable housing, mass layoffs, AI accelerating like...like you'd think it was an arms race...and a third shooter...

...Bush, Cheney, and Obama form a circle jerk and endorse Kamala Harris. Some young people say it’s better than the alternative.

Because compared to Trump, Bush was just doing his job. 

So, all the hatred of Bush has been forgiven and forgotten like it never happened.

Obama endorsed war in the Middle East, too.

Pass the torch. They're all buds in the Uni-Party.

Republican or Democrat, it doesn't matter.

How long ago did we start that war? 2001? Shucks, that was more than 20 years ago. 

Longer, actually. And not that it's over. In fact, we just re-upped our subscription.

And now, some young people say war is necessary to support our “lifestyle.”

This 32-year-old Black girl politely agreed to disagree with my observation about the perpetual war in the Middle East because my point of view differs from hers due to our background differences. America was founded on slavery.

I guess Chinese slave labor is also necessary to support our lifestyle.

Slavery and Death. Import and export. Check, check.

As long as it's someone else. Right, LaBron?

And what about the open border?

A: "We were all immigrants once."

And what about cartels?

A: "That’s over-hyped."

And now, Kamala says she’ll start fracking. 

What were you just saying about the necessity of war to support our lifestyle?

And Kamala says she’ll build the wall. 

What were you just saying about the open border?

To recap, who remembers how much the Left despised George W Bush? And Cheney?

And now those guys endorse Kamala. 

The Uni-Party endorses Kamala. Because they're rightfully Uni-fied against Hitler himself.

So, tell me, youngin’, who is Dick Cheney?

What did Trump say when the so-called moderator asked that loaded question about Ukraine?

"I want people to stop dying."

What a pussy. I want my MTV! 

Who remembers when liberals were anti-war? Damn "hippies."

No more hippies; now we just have the weed. Albeit laced with fentanyl.

Let's lighten up. Who remembers transvestites? Seven feet tall, cruising the mall.

At least nowadays, they have the decency to grow some tits and chop off their dicks. 

And please, lose those ridiculous balls.

Typical man, afraid of commitment.

And speaking of real men, Dick Cheney should take Tim Walz hunting. Those manly men.

Forget MAGA. Vote for War and Slavery! 

Now, that sounds like a party, American-style!

Everybody get your popcorn, and don't touch that dial!