Apple might be planning a major upgrade on its next generation of AirPods. A new rumor has hinted at the brand packing camera sensors on the hearables. But there’s a catch, the new AirPods won’t be using these cameras for taking pictures. Rather, it would offer a set of new functionalities.
Future Apple AirPods Rumored with Cameras
The news regarding Apple’s next gen AirPods arrives from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his latest PowerOn newsletter. It seems like the Cupertino based giant is looking to add cameras to future AirPods, but these sensors won’t be taking pictures as these are expected to be IR (Infrared) sensors. Unlike traditional cameras, these won’t be used to snap pictures.
While Gurman did not share any finer details regarding the upcoming AirPods, known analyst Ming Chi-Kuo offered more details in the past. The iPhone maker might use these sensors to measure health related metrics. This is not the first time we’ve heard of this bizarre combo since the analyst shared similar details last year. It may even use these infrared sensors for an improved spatial audio experience.
But that’s not all. The inclusion of infrared may allow the company to introduce gesture controls on the Apple AirPods. These could be air gestures that map input through hand movements. Apple could release the AirPods with the cameras could begin mass production in 2026, which could mean either a late 2026 or early 2027 launch. So it is still a while from being released. Keep in mind that this is still just speculation, so take this news with a pinch of salt for now.
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