{
  "id": 18938599,
  "title": "Apple, please stop announcing people's emoji reactions in my AirPods",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/apple-please-stop-announcing-peoples-emoji-reactions-in-my-airpods",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T13:03:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-airpods-siri-emoji-reation-notifications-imessage-2026-11"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's iMessage feature of reading out emoji reactions when wearing AirPods has been a source of frustration for many users, who argue that it is an unnecessary intrusion on their private moments. The issue has been likened to a grave injustice that Apple has perpetuated for years, and it is time for someone to speak up about it. Francesco Carta, a photographer, has expressed his dissatisfaction with this feature in a recent article on Business Insider. He believes that there should be an option to turn off these announcements, as they can be intrusive and disruptive during activities such as walking, exercising, or doing dishes. While the thumbs-up emoji reaction is useful, the author states that they do not want to hear about other reactions, such as a heart emoji, during these moments. The solution to this problem, according to Carta, is a toggle switch in the Notifications settings of the Messages app that allows users to turn off emoji reaction announcements. He has reached out to Apple to inquire about this possibility and is awaiting a response.",
  "summary": "Siri reads out whenever someone uses an emoji reaction to a text when you're wearing AirPods. More granular controls are needed.",
  "key_points": [
    "Many users frustrated by AirPods announcing emoji reactions",
    "Photographer Francesco Carta expresses dissatisfaction",
    "Suggests toggle switch to turn off announcements in Settings"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}