Apple's Camera AirPods May Launch as 'AirPods Pro,' Not 'AirPods Ultra'
The camera-equipped AirPods that we've confirmed Apple is working on are likely going to be part of the AirPods Pro lineup rather than separate "AirPods Ultra." A macOS Tahoe 26.7 file that references the new AirPods is labeled "AirPods Pro," hinting at the new name. It's possible that's a placeholder name, so AirPods Ultra isn't entirely out of the question, but given Apple put a full video of…
Apple is reportedly developing camera-equipped AirPods, but these may not be marketed as the separate AirPods Ultra, but rather as part of the AirPods Pro lineup. A macOS file labeled AirPods Pro suggests the new name. While it's possible that the Ultra name could still apply, Apple's inclusion of a full video of the new AirPods in the software indicates they are nearing launch.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman previously mentioned Apple considering several Ultra named devices, but this may not extend to the camera AirPods. The camera in the AirPods will feed visual information to Siri AI for an enhanced version of Visual Intelligence, rather than capturing photos and videos. Rumors about these camera-equipped AirPods have been inconsistent, but they are reportedly close to launch this year, with pricing potentially similar to the current $249 AirPods Pro 3.
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