New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- Most AirPods owners know about the battery notifications. Your phone buzzes when the case needs charging or is ready to go. But tucked away in the latest iOS 26 update, Apple has quietly slipped in one of its most thoughtful tricks yet. Sleep detection that actually pauses your music when you doze off.

This upgrade isn't just for the brand-new AirPods Pro 3 crowd, either. It rolls out to older AirPods, so millions can tap into smarter bedtime listening. The setup is almost hidden. Head to the AirPods section in your iPhone's Settings, scroll right to the bottom, and you'll spot a toggle labelled "Paused Media When Falling Asleep." Switch it on, and your AirPods begin monitoring for those classic signs of nodding off...