In the Applesfera editorial office we have been using iOS 18 for three months, first with the developer betas and then making the big leap to the open betas. We advise against installing them on your iPhone until at least the open betas are distributed, as they are the best witness for you to try new things before everyone else and without risks.
However, iOS 18 will officially arrive in less than a week and with it also They will offer many exclusive functions for your other devicesApple Watch or AirPods Pro 2 headphones in service. We’ll tell you about it, even if Apple already has an announcement that reveals all these powerful new features.
Reduced latency for lag-free music playback
The first change that many iPhone users will notice will be detected when they start a video game. The steps to follow are as follows:
- Start any video game, whether from Apple Arcade or another downloaded game like Pokémon GO!
- The system will then recognize the type of request and the game mode enabled will appear at the top of the screen
- To disable it, you will need to tap the pop-up alert when you see it and the system will no longer prioritize the game.
This tool implies that the iPhone is suitable for high-end games, those with greater performance. And it also affects audio latency. We have not yet tested how this feature works, although it should improve voice chat in games, as offers support for up to 16-bit resolution at 48 kHz and dynamic head tracking.
Adapting spatial audio for games
A lot of Current video games support Dolby Atmos and other custom 3D audio standards.. This means that the headset can adapt the spatial sound to the listener, recognizing their position in the game. Just like when listening to music, this implies a much greater immersion. If the developers do it, your AirPods 2 Pro are compatible to play it.
Head Movement Recognition
Gesture recognition on the second-generation AirPods Pro has improved with iOS 18 and the new AirPods firmware. So much so that you can reject a call by nodding horizontally and answer it by moving your head vertically. It sounds like magic, but once you get used to it, you’ll wonder why it hasn’t been around for years. There’s no need to talk directly to Siri anymore; the process is more intuitive than ever.
Head tracking is done by a feature called Spatial Audio. To enable it, follow these steps:
- Put on your AirPods and make sure they are connected to your iPhone. Once you know the two are paired, Enter control center, long press volume control then tap “Spatial Audio” at the bottom right.
- Now the option ‘Head tracking enabled ” instead of “Steady” or “Off”, which activates spatial audio by tracking head movements.
Improved voice isolation for AirPods Pro 2
And what happens when an incoming call comes in and the audio response is output through the AirPods Pro 2 themselves? That’s also going to get better. Apple has been working on the recognition algorithm to filter out annoying background noises. This is essential when we talk on the phone and we need to understand better what they are saying to us in the middle of the street or on public transport, where the noise is deafening.
Computer audio algorithms are able to interpret what noise is and what sound signal to isolate thanks to the micro-receivers of the AirPods. And although the Apple event this Monday, September 9, should be loaded with news about possible AirPods 4, the reality is that the simple landing of iOS 18 will already bring many improvements.
The process of installing the new AirPods firmware will be the same as usual, as the devices will connect and update automatically through your connection with the iPhone. It is important that the charging base has sufficient battery power and is connected to the mains.. And if you have additional questions, we recommend checking out our step-by-step guide to updating AirPods.
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