Apple has recently announced two new features for some existing AirPods models, including a revived feature from the EarPods era.

Apple unveiled new features for AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, and AirPods Pro 2, including studio-quality audio recording and camera remote controls.

Sleep detection is another reported potential new feature. This would auto-pause your music or podcasts if you doze off with your AirPods in. It's not clear if this feature would stand on its own or be integrated with sleep detection on the Apple Watch.