Apple will teach iPhone to identify fake AirPods

Edition 9to5Mac discovered in iOS 16 firmware Release CandidateRC is the final beta before the open release. Usually does not differ from the final assembly. a new feature that was not announced at WWDC. It warns users when connecting fake AirPods: the message "Unable to verify the authenticity of AirPods" will be displayed.

If the wording sounds familiar, then you are not mistaken: a similar inscription appears in the settings if you put a non-original part like a battery. However, in the case of AirPods, the pop-up window will also have the “Do not connect” option. But the system does not prohibit the use of such headphones.

This is useful given how well third-party manufacturers have learned to copy Apple headphones: they can even activate system features like automatic connection and level indication charge.

It is noted that the function will only work with devices that imitate AirPods: when connecting Galaxy Buds or other third-party headphones, such a notification will not be displayed.