iOS 16.1 allows you to disable the touchpad on AirPods Pro 2

You may know: Apple has recently offered you the opportunity to testthe new version of iOS, numbered 16.1, inbeta. This means that it is an advanced edition of the software which, although not intended for everyone because it is potentially subject to bugs, allows you to discover certain features before they are finalized for the general public. .

Among the new features of this version, one of them concerns the AirPods Pro 2, the latest wireless headphones from the Apple firm which arrived at the beginning of the month. These feature for the first time a small trackpad installed on the stem. But it happens that this control moduleis triggered accidentally, for example in the case where you simply want to replace the headset after movement. In this case, simply deactivate the touchpad.

Only under certain conditions

Disabling touch volume control is now possible on AirPods Pro 2, from the menuAccessibility. But this is only available by having updated to iOS 16.1 in beta, which leaves aside the millions of users of iOS 16.0.2, the public version currently offered by Cupertino on iPhone 13 and on iPhone 14.

We do not yet know precisely when iOS 16.1 will be deployed for everyone, but aiming for October seems fair given Apple's habits. If you want to deactivate the AirPods Pro 2 touchpad, it is better to wait a few more days to avoid encountering technical problems. Especially when we know thatiOS 16 is already the target of a lot of criticism on this subject…

What's better about AirPods Pro 2?

Beyond their new control module, the AirPods Pro 2 also have aactive noise reduction mode more efficient than ever. Overall audio quality has also been improved, with clearer bass and a truer representation of the most popular music genres.

To treat yourself to a pair, count299 euros. The previous model is no longer published by Apple but remains available on promotion at certain specialized resellers, with a base price already 20 euros cheaper.