#Spatial Audio

This makes them feel less like earplugs and more like adaptive audio lenses controlled by your phone. Personalized Spatial Audio goes a step further. You use the TrueDepth camera on your iPhone to scan your head and ears, and the phone then creates a custom spatial profile that makes Dolby Atmos tracks and supported content sound more natural and less like a gimmick. On the ecosystem side, features like one‑tap pairing, automatic device switching between iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Audio Sharing to another pair of AirPods, Announce Notifications via Siri, and even Siri Interactions with subtle head nods or shakes all require Apple devices to work. You still get basic Bluetooth audio with Android or Windows, but you lose the adaptive volume, spatial personalization, seamless handoff, and deep Health/Fitness integration that justify paying for a “Pro” set of earbuds. Without a doubt, the AirPods Pro 3 feels like the natural audio companion to the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max: they share the same design language, tap into the same Apple Intelligence features, and extend the phone’s capabilities into your ears, workouts, and daily routines. Netflix now supports Spatial Audio on all devices to deliver a better cinematic experience through more immersive sound. Read more in our articles including "5 Reasons why the AirPods Pro 3 works best with your iPhone" and "Netflix now supports Spatial Audio on all devices".