any updates around bluetooth in iOS26?
Asked on 06/23/2025
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In iOS 26, there are updates related to Bluetooth, specifically for audio recording capabilities. A new high-quality, high sample rate Bluetooth option is available for apps that feature audio capture. This is designed specifically for AirPods, providing a balance between voice and background sounds, similar to a LAV microphone. This feature can be configured in both AV audio session and AVCapture session, with a new category option called Bluetooth High Quality Recording. If your app already uses the Allow Bluetooth HFP option, adding the High Quality option will make it the default. You can learn more about this in the session Enhance your app’s audio recording capabilities (03:06).
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