Apple may launch AirPods 5 alongside the new iPhones
Apple's AirPods 5 could be closer than you think, with a fall launch rumored to line up right alongside the new iPhones.
Apple is rumored to refresh its entry-level AirPods this fall, coinciding with the company's September 9 iPhone launch event, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The new AirPods 5 could debut alongside the foldable iPhone and iPhone 18 Pro lineup, addressing the fact that the current AirPods 4 haven't been updated since September 2024.
The AirPods 5 models were spotted in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, along with unreleased Apple devices. They bear the internal codenames B868M and B868E, likely representing the standard AirPods 5 and the Active Noise Cancellation version, respectively. While details about the changes are scarce, there's a possibility that Apple could upgrade the H3 chip, potentially improving sound quality and reducing latency.
The camera-equipped earbuds, which were previously leaked in a developer build of macOS, are expected to use low-resolution sensors for surrounding environment scanning rather than actual photography. However, supply chain and software issues may push back the launch.
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