New AirPods set to arrive before the end of the year, but don't hold your breath on cameras in Apple earbuds just yet
A fresh report points to new AirPods set to be unveiled this year, but not Apple's much-touted camera-enhanced models (yet).
Apple's next generation of AirPods is set to arrive before the year's end, despite rumors of camera-equipped models for 2026. Rumors about these camera-laden earbuds have been swirling among Apple fans, but a new report from Apple correspondent Mark Gurman suggests that the next AirPods will not feature cameras. Instead, two new models are expected - one as part of the upcoming 2026 iPhone lineup, and the other potentially around the time of the end-of-year iPhone release.
The nature of these new AirPods remains a mystery, with speculation ranging from AirPods Pro to over-ear models, though AirPods Max 2, a recent release, seems unlikely. While Apple's recent Beats products remain unknown, TechRadar's Jacob Krol recently visited the brand's headquarters but found little information to share. With the potential for AI integration in these new AirPods, Apple faces the challenge of convincing consumers that the technology is worth the wait.
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