How to use Live Translation with AirPods

Here is a 192-word summary of the key points from the article: Apple's Live Translation feature for AirPods is now available with iOS 26, allowing users to translate conversations in real-time. The feature requires specific hardware, including AirPods models with the H2 chip and an iPhone that can run Apple Intelligence. Users must also ensure their AirPods are on the latest firmware and that the Translate app is installed. To use Live Translation, users must first download the necessary language packs. Then, they can set up a conversation in the Translate app, selecting the languages to be translated. Live Translation can be activated in several ways, including through the Translate app, Siri, or by pressing the stems of the AirPods. During a conversation, AirPods will translate the other person's speech, and users can respond in their own language. The feature uses active noise cancellation to enhance performance, and users can also leverage their iPhone's microphones in noisy environments. While convenient, Apple cautions that Live Translation is still in beta and the results may be inaccurate or inappropriate in some cases. Users should verify important information translated by the feature.