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Apple Unveils Sleep Detection Feature in iOS 26
11/27/2025
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- Apple Inc. released iOS 26 in September 2025, introducing Pause Media When Falling Asleep to pause media when the user falls asleep.
- The feature is off by default and pauses playback when sleep is detected.
- Apple has not detailed how the feature operates.
- The sleep-detection feature works with AirPods Pro 3, Pro 2, and AirPods 4, but not AirPods Max or older models.
- Users are encouraged to share experiences.
