Tech Desk 
Jun 27, 2024
An undated image of iOS 18. — Apple
The long-concluded WWDC 2024 has left Apple lovers with an abundance of greatness impending for various Apple devices in the form of software updates.
Much the same is the case of iOS 18, the upcoming iOS update, which Apple earlier this month boasted at its annual WWDC conference to be feature-rich enough to transform the way iPhone is used.
The iOS 18 will, once fully released, will also complement the functionality of AirPods Pro with an assemblage of features that would be artificial intelligence-backed.
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From among a spate of meticulously developed enhancements coming to AirPods Pro, Gadinsider today is here to reflect on the best iOS 18 features for AirPods Pro.
Top iOS 18 features for AirPods Pro
Head Gestures on Airpods Pro
According to Apple, iOS 18 will add new head gestures to the AirPods Pro, a feature which Apple appears to have planned to let users control their AirPods Pro contactless and nonverbally. These head gestures will also help decline or attend incoming calls by nodding the head up and down, or shaking left to right.
Voice Isolation
Another on the list of best iOS 18 features for AirPods Pro is Voice Isolation, a feature aimed at improving the calling experience. The Voice Isolation feature on AirPods Pro would ensure a clearer voice for you and the person on the other end of the call by blocking the noise.
Personalised Spatial Audio for Gaming on AirPods Pro
The iPhone maker also seems to be well considerate of gaming freaks, as iOS 18 is also bringing Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking. The feature will only be accessible for gaming on the following AirPod variants:
- AirPods (3rd generation)
- AirPods Pro
- AirPods Max
Granular Adaptive Audio Control
You may be familiar with the Adaptive Noise Control feature on the second-generation AirPods Pro, which automatically detects changes in the user's environment and adjusts audio accordingly.
The feature at the moment is present in AirPods Pro only in two ways: to be or not to be, meaning that either you can enable it or disable it, there's no grey area in between. However, iOS 18 is making it a customisable feature by integrating a Customise Adaptive Audio menu.
When does the iOS 18 update come out
All of the features, mentioned above for AirPods Pro, iOS 18 is bringing will come into effect after its full-fledged rollout. The iOS 18 will be released later this year, most likely to come in the fall.
