AirPods Pro rumor roundup: Infrared cameras, gesture recognition, more
Apple's AirPods Pro may get a massive upgrade soon, with one version including infrared cameras and improved AI. Here's what the rumor mill has to say about what's coming and when. Apple's AirPods Pro 4 might introduce cameras. While products like the iPhone and iPad receive yearly upgrades in the form of new models, Apple's approach to audio accessories is somewhat different. The AirPods Pro,…
Apple's AirPods Pro may be set for a significant upgrade in the near future, according to rumors circulating within the tech community. A potential version of the AirPods Pro 4 could come equipped with infrared cameras and enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities.
Unlike other Apple products that typically see yearly upgrades through new models, the AirPods Pro have seen a slower pace of change. The original AirPods Pro launched in 2019, but it wasn't until 2022 that notable improvements were made. The AirPods Pro 3, released in 2025, introduced heart rate sensing features and refined active noise cancellation.
While early rumors had suggested the fourth-generation AirPods Pro would be a game-changer with built-in cameras, newer reports indicate that an interim model with incremental enhancements might be released first.
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