watchOS 26 lets you use your Apple Watch to check the battery status of your AirPods.

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Written By Fahad X

I think this is new for watchOS 26.

You can check the battery life of your AirPods (and presumably other connected accessories) from your Apple Watch. If your iPhone is unlocked and in use, the ability to check goes away probably because it assumes you’re using the AirPods with your iPhone. A great feature for those who use a cellular connection on Apple Watch.

What would really be nice is the ability to check the battery life of your iPhone from your watch too.

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