AirPods will be easier to manage with iOS 27 controls revamp
Apple is set to enhance AirPods management with a revamped controls menu in iOS 27. The update aims to improve functionality and organization, making it easier for users to manage their AirPods. While a dedicated AirPods control app has been requested by users, it is uncertain if it will be developed soon.
- ▪AirPods users will see different personal audio controls in iOS 27.
- ▪The settings menu will be improved for better organization and functionality.
- ▪Apple is responding to user feedback regarding AirPods controls.
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News AirPods will be easier to manage with iOS 27 controls revamp Malcolm Owen 0 e-mail BlueSky Mastodon X Facebook Reddit Sun May 24 2026, 12:50 PM EDT · 1 minute read AirPods Pro 3 AirPods users will see different personal audio controls in iOS 27, with an improved settings menu that should make them easier to manage. While AirPods don't really have an operating system that gets featured at WWDC, the audio line can still be affected by changes. For WWDC 2026, that will involve iOS 27 as well as iPadOS 27, and macOS 27. According to Mark Gurman in Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Apple will be altering how the AirPods are controlled within the operating systems. A revamp for the settings menu will apparently make it more functional and better organized.
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