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iOS 26.5 Enables Key Apple Watch & AirPods Features for Third-Party Devices in the EU

iOS 26.5 Enables Key Apple Watch & AirPods Features for Third-Party Devices in the EU

With iOS 26.5, Apple allows select Apple Watch and AirPods features on compatible third-party wearables and earbuds—but only within the EU. Learn what this means for users and device interoperability.

May 14, 2026