AirPods are always getting better, and iOS 26 recently added a bunch of new features. But a on the App Store, RidePods, takes AirPods in a unique and clever new direction as game controllers.

As first , the new game RidePods ( ) enables you to use AirPods as a sort of game controller.

Except you won’t be reaching up to touch your AirPods at all—that wouldn’t exactly be the most comfortable game mechanic.

Instead, RidePods is a racing game that lets you steer completely hands-free thanks to AirPods.

The game utilizes AirPods’ head tracking features that power features like spatial audio, but puts them to use for gaming.

How it works is pretty simple: when playing RidePods, your motorcycle steers left and right based on the movements of your head while wearing AirPods.

I found the mechanic a fun, intuitive twist on iPhone gaming. Would I want to play anything for hours using head tracking with AirPods? No, but it still makes for a unique experience.

RidePods supports AirPods models that offer . That includes:

• AirPods Pro, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Pro 3
• AirPods 3 and AirPods 4
• AirPods Max

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