There's a reason the Apple AirPods Pro tops our list of best wireless earbuds. Its compact design, excellent active noise cancellation, and comfortable fit make it a great overall package. As with any earbuds, the small form factor means that losing or misplacing them is common. iOS 15 may be Apple's attempt to solve this problem once and for all.

Apple announced Find My support for AirPods at its June developer conference. Now, a beta version of iOS 15 has been released, and 9to5Mac has found the code that makes it possible. similar to Apple's AirTag key finder, iOS 15 uses Bluetooth to help pinpoint the exact location of misplaced AirPods. apple s earbuds are also linked to the user's Apple ID.

According to 9to5Mac, this feature is also available on AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. Given the size and price of the latter's AirPods, one hopes they won't be misplaced on the subway or at the library. For early adopters, the "Find My" feature and "Precision Finding" are not compatible with 1st and 2nd generation AirPods.

Interestingly, according to internal iOS 15 code, AirPods will continue to send location information to their owners even when the earphones are connected to other devices.

Unfortunately, AirPods do not have an activation lock like the iPhone and iPad. This means that a potential thief can reset someone's AirPods in a few steps. [The rumored Apple AirPods 3 or Apple AirPods Pro 2 will include this feature and greatly improved sound quality, so it is quite possible that both unreleased products will challenge the best earphones. At this point, the Jabra Elite Active 75t tops the list.

Currently, the "Find My" feature for AirPods is not present in the current beta firmware build. However, if 9to5Mac has already found the code, it should appear soon. iOS 15's full public version should appear on the iPhone and iPad this fall, close to the launch of iPhone 13.