US EditionYour next AirPods might get tiny cameras to sense the world
Apple’s 2026 AirPods Pro will feature infrared cameras enabling spatial AI functions like gesture recognition and environment-aware audio without photo or video capture.
- On February 8, 2026, leaker Kosutami Ito posted that the AirPods Pro 2026 will include built-in cameras, though Apple has not confirmed sensor-equipped earbuds.
- Amid Apple’s push into spatial computing, supply‑chain analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo said 2026 AirPods Pro will include at least one tiny infrared camera acting as depth and tracking sensors rather than conventional cameras.
- The addition of IR cameras should enable on‑device AI with gesture controls, improved spatial audio head‑tracking, and enhanced accessibility and navigation features.
- Instant Digital said the new model is a pricier AirPods Pro 3 variant, while Kosutami claimed a $249 price, though previous reporting suggested nearly $299.
- Apple typically unveils new AirPods at the fall iPhone event, so launch timing remains unclear, but a sensor-equipped model could create a mid-to-high-end tier between $249 and $549, pressuring premium audio rivals.
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Apple’s 2026 AirPods Pro said to feature tiny built-in cameras
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Apple's Next AirPods Pro Model Tipped to Feature Cameras, Could Launch Without Price Hike
Apple’s next AirPods Pro could include infrared sensors or camera-like modules to detect surroundings, according to a new leak. The claim suggests the earbuds may “see around you” without a price increase over the current Rs. 25,900 model. Reports indicate Apple may use infrared cameras or depth sensors for spatial awareness, improved audio, and AI features, not photo capture.
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