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AirPods Will Reportedly Get New Features Like Camera Control, Sleep Detection and More

New features for the AirPods are expected to be announced at WWDC next week.

Ahead of Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference next week, there are plenty of predictions about what we’ll see from Apple. From iOS 26 to a game center replacement, the rumor mill is certainly churning with anticipation.

The latest leak could mean significant changes for your AirPods. Apple has been working on new AirPods upgrades that could be announced at the event, according to a report by 9to5Mac citing an unnamed source.

Five main AirPods features are being reported

Last year, the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 got head gestures that allow you to nod or shake your head to accept and dismiss calls. One of the new gestures that could be unveiled, according to 9to5Mac report, is the conversational awareness volume adjustment you can currently do by pressing and holding or swiping the AirPods stem.

Sleep detection is another reported potential new feature. This would auto-pause your music or podcasts if you doze off with your AirPods in. It’s not clear if this feature would stand on its own or be integrated with sleep detection on the Apple Watch.

According to the report, you could also be getting camera control through your AirPods. Clicking the AirPods stem would give you access to the iPhone or iPad camera, 9to5Mac reported. Audio Mix, which was announced with the iPhone 16 models, could also be coming. Audio Mix uses machine learning to adjust the quality of your audio to separate background noise from speech. A new mode for AirPods would join the three existing voice options: In-frame, Studio and Cinematic.

Finally, AirPods are rumored to get an improved pairing experience for shared iPads that could include fewer manual steps, according to the report.

There’s a chance that Apple delays or changes things before WWDC. Maybe we’ll get one or two features or all at once. We’ll just have to see what comes out of the event, which kicks off with a keynote on June 9.

Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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