{
  "id": 3206012,
  "title": "Apple may launch AirPods 5 alongside the new iPhones",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/apple-may-launch-airpods-5-alongside-the-new-iphones",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-25T06:04:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Trends",
    "slug": "digital-trends",
    "url": "https://www.digitaltrends.com/wearables/apple-may-launch-airpods-5-alongside-the-new-iphones/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Apple's AirPods 5 could be closer than you think, with a fall launch rumored to line up right alongside the new iPhones.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "Report: New Mac mini could launch before Apple’s September event",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/report-new-mac-mini-could-launch-before-apples-september-event",
        "published": "2026-08-25T02:26:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}