Tech Desk 
Sep 11, 2025
Apple's recently launched AirPods Pro 3 have garnered global acclaim for packing so much more than their earlier version, but if you happen to be living in the European Union, you'd better not think about upgrading to them.
Why you shouldn't buy AirPods Pro 3
There could be various other reasons for not upgrading to or buying them, but the absence of the headlining characteristic, the live translation feature, is the reason you should reconsider investing in them.
AirPods Pro 3's live translation feature allows real-time translation of incoming audio, the most notable addition to the AirPods line, but Apple has confirmed that EU residents and users with EU Apple IDs will not receive it, initially.
This was spotted by TechCrunch from Apple’s official page detailing the upcoming iOS 26 features. The page outlined that, the live translation capability, powered by Apple Intelligence, will also be included in future models like AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2.
The likely reason behind AirPods Pro 3's live translation's late arrival in the EU is strict regulations around user data protection, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Digital Markets Act (DMA), and the newly introduced EU AI Act.
