It was a first! At WWDC, Apple spent a few minutes on the software enhancements it is working on for the AirPods. A way for her to emphasize that her AirPods are much more than just headphones. In particular, we discussed the Spatial Audio function which will be particularly interesting when watching a film or series. What is good by the way with AirPods Pro could be even more so with a headset ????!
Apple has been much more discreet about another API that could prove very useful for developers. This is AirPods Pro Motion API, an API that will allow developers to access certain information collected by their earpieces (orientation, acceleration, rotation rate, etc.). In its short description, Apple presents its new API as something that can be very useful in the field of fitness and games. It could also have its usefulness in terms of accessibility.
Concretely, the developers will be able to know where is the head of the user compared to the earphones, if it turns or is tilted in a direction. This could be useful during certain fitness or dance exercises, an activity that Apple highlighted during the keynote. A movement of the head could also be useful in certain games or in everyday life. For example, you receive a phone call. To pick up, you make a movement to the left. To send to the answering machine, you make a movement to the right.
This movement story seems to be an area that greatly engineers Apple engineers. A recently published patent application showed that they were considering a system to control the Apple Watch, not by touching the screens but by making movements. This is called having more ideas!
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