iOS 27 Developer Beta Redesigns AirPods Settings Menu with Improved Navigation
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Tim Hardwick
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Summary
Apple's iOS 27 developer beta introduces a redesigned AirPods settings menu that better organizes the growing number of feature options. The new menu is accessed the same way as before (when AirPods are paired) but is now easier to navigate. Key additions include a volume slider under the Listening Mode toggles, along with sections for Hearing Health and Call Controls.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWhen AirPods owners connect to their iPhone running iOS 27, they'll see a completely revamped settings menu for their earbuds that does a better job at organizing all of the feature options that Apple has added over the last few years.
the new settings menu can be accessed in the same way as the old one – i.e. by appearing only when your AirPods are paired with your iPhone – but the menu itself is now a lot more easy to navigate.
Apple has added a volume slider under the Listening Mode toggles, while the Hearing Health, Call Controls/Came
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