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AirPods Pro 3 keep getting better, here’s what’s new in iOS 27
AirPods are getting a variety of new features in iOS 27, two of which are exclusive to AirPods Pro 3. Here’s everything new.
Custom EQ is a feature that some AirPods users thought Apple would never ship. But it’s here in iOS 27, available now in the AirPods beta.
With Custom EQ, Apple now lets you set your own sound profile for AirPods. Per Apple:
AirPods are designed and engineered by Apple to faithfully represent music, TV shows and movies, and calls. If you prefer a different sound profile, you can customize how AirPods represent any audio played.
You can change the EQ by going to your AirPods’ settings ⇾ Audio & Routing ⇾ Equalizer ⇾ Custom. From here, you can adjust the sound profile for low, mid, and high frequencies.
Custom EQ is available on AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Max 2, and AirPods 4.
Apple GymKit has been available for years, but only for Apple Watch. It lets you pair and sync workout data with compatible cardio equipment, like treadmills, ellipticals, indoor bikes, and more.
In iOS 27, GymKit expands to support iPhone using AirPods Pro 3’s heart rate sensor. My colleague Zac gave it a try:
The setup is simple. I tapped my iPhone to the treadmill, picked Indoor Walk (Indoor Run is also offered), and started the workout from the treadmill. With GymKit, workout data is stored privately on iPhone and removed from the equipment.
Once the workout started, the treadmill received heart-rate data from AirPods Pro 3. Meanwhile, the Fitness app on iPhone received the treadmill’s distance, pace, incline, and calorie data. Treadmills know details that an iPhone and AirPods can’t know on their own, especially incline and precise belt distance.