- iOS 26 Developer Beta 5 introduces a new charging indicator on the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 case.
- The case will light up orange, likely when it is low on battery, even if it’s not in use or opened.
- There is a new splash screen that shows what each LED color means on the AirPods case.
The latest iOS 26 developer beta 5 adds a new charging indicator for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4. It will now show two different shades of amber to alert you when your AirPods case needs charging, even when it’s not in use.
This new feature was first spotted by designer and creator, Minimal Nerd, who shared a post on X showing the new AirPods charging splash screen in iOS 26 developer beta 5. The image in the post shows what each LED indicator means. Green indicates fully charged, yellow is for charging, and orange signals that the case itself needs to be charged.
The AirPods case already displays an amber LED when it’s charging or when one earbud is not fully charged. So, what does this new orange LED indicate? My theory is that the case will light up orange even when it is closed and not connected to a charger. This will alert the user that the battery is running low.
This isn’t the only new addition in iOS 26 for AirPods. In previous betas, iOS 26 added an iPhone alert to notify users that their AirPods battery is low even when not in use. It seems Apple wants to ensure your AirPods are always charged, so your listening session isn’t interrupted by a low battery when you are out and about.
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- Apple and Google have officially confirmed their team-up for the next-gen Siri AI.
- The Cupertino Giant will be using Google’s Gemini for a more personalized Siri model as well as Apple Intelligence features.
- We can expect the next-gen Siri to come out with iOS 26.4, sometime in March or April.
Apple has officially confirmed joining forces with Google to use its Gemini AI model to power the next-generation Siri. It will offer a more personalized experience and will be coming out with the iOS 26.4 update. Apple also plans to leverage Gemini’s capabilities for other Apple Intelligence features as well, later down the line.
The Next-Gen Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini AI
Apple officially confirmed that it will be partnering with Google in a statement to CNBC . Here’s what it stated, “After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models, and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users.”
Later, Google also shared a post on X confirming the tie-up, “Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year.”
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Both statements clearly mention that the Cupertino Giant will be using Gemini to power its assistant Siri. This was already rumored, as Apple’s attempts to acquire Perplexity went nowhere. With Gemini, Siri will get a major AI update . It will be able to handle more nuanced conversations and provide better results. Something long-time Apple users have been asking for years.
The next-gen Siri will arrive with the iOS 26.4 update, which will launch sometime in March or April. And it is only going to be available for Apple Intelligence-supported devices .
Something else worth noting is how Google’s statement mentions that Gemini will power Apple Intelligence features. This leads us to believe that Apple could use Gemini’s multi-modal capabilities for its Writings tools , Image Playground , and Message summaries, too.
Elon Musk Not Happy With Apple and Google Tie Up
xAI CEO Elon Musk also responded to Google’s announcement post on X, sharing his thoughts on the matter by saying, “This seems like an unreasonable concentration of power for Google, given that they also have Android and Chrome.” Though we don’t expect either Apple or Google to respond to Elon, we will update the situation as it progresses.
It is worth noting that xAI is the company behind Grok, which is in hot water currently due to its inappropriate image generation fiasco , and has been getting backlash from multiple news outlets, X users, and even government authorities.
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