AirPods 2: iPhone update seems to reveal feature and suggests new earphones could be released soon

Apple's new AirPods might have been accidentally confirmed – but its own iPhone update. The latest beta version of the iOS software appears to not only suggest that new versions of the wireless earphones are coming soon, but also what one of their main features might be. The leak comes from a hidden part of the iOS 12.2 update which is currently available for developers. Inside a pop-up that is not visible without digging around is a suggestion about how those nearphones might work. While a user is setting up the option to speak to the phone's digital assistant just by saying "Hey, Siri", the message suggests that people will be able to do so just by speaking into their AirPods, rather than into their phone.