In Europe, Apple is testing the possibility for earphones or headphones from brands other than its own to manage the change of sound source. We explain everything to you.
The implementation of the European Digital Markets Act (DMA) has changed the situation for us, inhabitants of the Old Continent. The text forced large American tech companies to open up their systems. This is the case for Apple et iOS.
Of course, often this means that the United States has the first look at new features and that they take a long time to arrive in Europe. When they do not remain exclusive to the rest of the world. But sometimes it offers new possibilities.
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To comply with the DMA, the bitten apple company is currently testing the automatic audio switching on iOS and iPadOS.
An “audio switch” between iPhone and wireless earphones or headphones regardless of brand
You have headphones on and you are listening to music played from your iPhone. When you remove your headphones, iOS detects it and passes the sound to the mobile so that you can continue listening to the song. In any case if you activate the appropriate option. This is the automatic audio toggle.
Ici, Apple wants to allow headphones and headsets of any brand to integrate this system. Instead of reserving it only for AirPods. We are therefore within the opening imposed by the DMA.
This is currently a testing phase. Developers and manufacturers of accessories will have to take advantage of the kit made available to them, without obligation to do so. The option is compatible with iOS 26.4 and later. Same with iPadOS.
