- Apple’s iOS 27 update will include a custom equalizer for AirPods.
The new EQ appears in the Settings app and lets you adjust three frequency bands – bass, mids and highs – with separate sliders. Apple says the feature works with AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and AirPods (3rd generation). iOS 27 is slated for a public release in the fall of 2026, following the usual September‑October rollout.
This matters because AirPods have long used a one‑size‑fits‑all sound profile. Giving users granular control could improve listening satisfaction and reduce the need for third‑party apps that hack around Apple’s closed ecosystem.
It’s a modest upgrade, not a marketing overhaul, but it shows Apple finally listening to a common complaint from audiophiles.