AirPods Pro 2 Features Overview

Sep 27, 2024

AirPods Pro 2 Features and Enhancements

Gestures and Controls

  • Volume Control
    • Swipe up on the stem to increase volume
    • Swipe down to decrease volume
    • Unique feature to AirPods Pro 2
  • Playback Controls
    • Single press: Pause or play music
    • Double press: Skip the song
    • Triple press: Restart or skip forward
    • Long press: Toggle audio settings (Noise cancellation/Transparency mode)
  • Customization
    • Customize gestures for each AirPod in settings
    • Example: Activate Siri with a long press on right AirPod

New Case Features

  • Design and Portability
    • Addition of a lanyard loop for easy carrying
  • Integrated Speakers
    • Sounds for charging, low battery, and connection
    • Important for locating lost AirPods
  • Find My App Integration
    • Precision finding feature for tracking case and buds
    • "Notify when left behind" feature to alert when AirPods are left
  • Engraving Feature
    • Custom engraving displayed on the phone when connecting

Audio and Noise Cancellation

  • Adaptive Transparency Mode
    • Adjusts loud noises for clear hearing
    • Reduces noise on phone calls
  • Noise Cancellation
    • Two times better than previous generation
    • Option for noise cancellation on one AirPod
  • Battery Features
    • Battery widget for lock screen
    • Compatible with Apple Watch charger
    • Up to 6 hours listening time with noise cancellation off and 30 hours with recharges

Siri Integration

  • Announce Notifications
    • Siri reads messages via AirPods
    • Customizable for specific apps
  • AirPods Location
    • Siri can help find AirPods
    • Play sound on lost AirPods
  • Additional Commands
    • Answer/decline calls, navigation, music control, email, translation, jokes

Advanced Features

  • Live Listen
    • Uses iPhone mic to pick up and transmit audio
  • Ear Tip Customization
    • Extra small size for better fit
    • Ear fit tip test for seal optimization
  • Personalized Audio
    • Custom audio setup based on ear measurements

Background Sounds

  • Continuous Loop Sounds
    • Options like ocean, rain, dark, and stream noises

Spatial Audio

  • 3D Sound Experience
    • Spatial audio settings: off, fixed, head tracked
    • Personalization using head and ear scans

Additional Tips

  • Audio Sharing
    • Share audio between two sets of AirPods
  • Automatic Connection
    • Automatic switching between devices
  • Microphone Placement
    • Fix microphone to one AirPod for calls

These new features and improvements make the AirPods Pro 2 a truly advanced and customizable audio device.