Earlier this week, Apple released iOS 16.1 developer preview Beta 3 and public beta Beta 3. This version also appears to have a hidden improvement that extends the adaptive transparency mode introduced in the second-generation AirPods Pro to the original AirPods Pro.
As you can see from the screenshots shared by netizens, users of the original AirPods Pro who have updated to the AirPods beta firmware 5A304A can now see the “Adaptive Transparency Mode” option in the AirPods section of the phone’s settings.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 is equipped with the H2 chip, which claims that the adaptive transparency mode can exert the powerful performance of the H2 chip, which can greatly reduce the intensity of loud noises such as whistles or power tools, and users can comfortably hear the surrounding environment. sound.
It’s not yet known how well this feature will work with the first AirPods Pro, which only has the H1 chip.
Apple iOS 16.1 also enables battery percentage for more iPhone models like iPhone 11 and iPhone 13 mini. Apple has tweaked the battery indicator to be a dynamic icon and added an API for real-time activity.
