Live translation on AirPods, encrypted RCS, EU enforces interoperability for iOS 19

Benjamin and Chance react to the biggest stories of the week, including Apple's commitment to support encrypted RCS, the rumored launch of a new live translation feature for AirPods, and the ongoing fallout of the Siri feature delays. Apple is also forced to add a variety of APIs to let third-party devices access iOS notifications and other system features, thanks to the latest EU decree.

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Links

• End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging on iPhone coming in future software update (9to5mac.com/2025/03/14/end-to-end-encrypted-rc…)

• Apple will introduce a number of texting upgrades in iOS 19, here's what's coming (9to5mac.com/2025/03/15/apple-rcs-texting-featu…)

• Apple says EU interoperability requirements enable unfettered access to the iPhone, risks customer security and privacy (9to5mac.com/2025/03/19/apple-says-eu-interoper…)

• EU orders Apple to open up access to iOS notifications, allow alternatives to AirDrop and AirPlay on the iPhone (9to5mac.com/2025/03/19/eu-order-apple-interope…)

• Apple working on live translation feature for AirPods with iOS 19 (9to5mac.com/2025/03/13/live-translation-airpod…)

• Apple exec slams ‘ugly and embarrassing’ Siri delays in all-hands meeting (9to5mac.com/2025/03/14/apple-exec-slams-ugly-a…)

• Apple announces new immersive concert experience for Apple Vision Pro (9to5mac.com/2025/03/11/apple-announces-new-imm…)

• Report: Apple considered removing USB-C port from iPhone 17 Air, more (9to5mac.com/2025/03/16/iphone-17-air-no-port-g…)

• EU confirms Apple can make a portless iPhone without USB-C (9to5mac.com/2025/03/19/eu-confirms-apple-can-m…)

• Apple officially announces Ted Lasso season 4 (9to5mac.com/2025/03/14/ted-lasso-season-4-is-o…)

• Poll: Do you want a thinner iPhone 7 at the expense of the 3.5mm headphone jack? (9to5mac.com/2016/01/11/iphone-7-headphone-jack…)