{
  "id": 3708885,
  "title": "The latest AirPods rumors ahead of the Apple event: AirPods 5, cameras, and AI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/the-latest-airpods-rumors-ahead-of-the-apple-event-airpods-5-cameras",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-27T09:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/airpods-pro-ultra-cameras-rumors-september-iphone-event-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the big Apple event draws near, rumors are swirling around potential upgrades to AirPods. According to insider reports, Apple may unveil a couple of new AirPods 5 models during the September 9th event. Mark Gurman, a reliable Apple rumors source, suggests the AirPods 5 will have two variants: one with active noise cancellation and another without. This seems to be a continuation of the trend with the AirPods 4, which featured two versions. However, it's unlikely that Apple will introduce the long-awaited AirPods Pro 3, as the current models have only been refreshed recently. Another intriguing possibility is the introduction of AirPods with cameras, a concept that has been rumored for some time. These cameras would not be used for capturing images or videos, but rather to assist an onboard AI assistant in understanding the user's surroundings. It's worth noting that Apple has been working on at least two internal versions of this product, with one being expedited for release. The product's eventual name remains uncertain, though AirPods Ultra and AirPods Pro Ultra have been speculated. Regardless of the name, the September event promises to be a momentous occasion, and Mashable will be there to provide live coverage of all the announcements.",
  "summary": "We could hear about at least two new AirPods models at the iPhone 18 event in September.",
  "key_points": [
    "Apple may unveil AirPods 5 models with active noise cancellation at September 9 event",
    "Rumors suggest AirPods 5 with and without ANC, similar to AirPods 4 variants",
    "AirPods with cameras for AI assistance rumored, product name uncertain"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}