New AirPods Pro 2’s Adaptive Transparency feature may be compatible with some previous AirPods
One of the new features that came with the new Apple AirPods Pro 2 was “adaptive transparency”. Now, with the new iOS 16.1 beta, some users have discovered that some older AirPods may have this feature.
When Apple introduced the new AirPods Pro 2, it showed off new features that differentiated them from the AirPods Pro. “Adaptive Transparency” which is the next step in Transparency mode.
It’s a mode available for first generation AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. The user can select it so that the headset gives him the sound of the music, but also that of the environment.
It’s a balance between active noise cancellation and the perception of outside noises so that the user is aware of what is happening around him.
What is adaptive transparency?
Adaptive Transparency allows, in addition to capturing external audio, understand it. That’s right, thanks to artificial intelligence, noises close to the user can be picked up by the headphones and set their importance and the volume level they deserve.
For example, an ambulance siren may have a high volume so that the user can perceive his step. However, a salesperson’s voice or shouting can reach a level very low volume so as not to distract him.
This is an incredible and even “exclusive” feature, but it could now affect older models of AirPods. This was reported by the MacRumors team who say that among the new features of the third beta of iOS 16.1, it allowed some users of the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max display it in a section of your iPhone settings.
Airpods Pro and Airpods Max could have adaptive transparency
Confirmation is still awaited that the feature is also available. available for the Beats Fit Pro, as they also have the Apple H1 chip like the AirPods Pro.
This would be great news for new AirPods users. However, it could also Affect to the AirPods Pro 2 because it was a very important differentiator.
