AirPods 4 have been available on the market since September 2024. Consumers can choose between a version with active noise reduction and the one that has it. Unfortunately, the AirPods Pro 3 that music lovers were waiting to enjoy their favorite songs and podcasts did not point their nose.
Apple will he present the wireless headphones during the September Keynote? Probably not, if we believe the words of analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The American company would not market new AirPods this year.
Airpods with cameras in 2026… and nothing to wait
Ming-Chi Kuo, analyst of TF International Securities specializing in Apple news, evokes the plans of the company concerning its wireless headphones. The famous airpods with infrared cameras would enter into mass production from 2026. Apple would market them that same year, as Ming-Chi Kuo has already stated in the past.
The infrared cameras of these airpods would notably allow users to take advantage of the visual intelligence function available on Apple Intelligence to scan their environment. Wireless headphones could also detect the movements of the head.
Apple would work hard on the airpods with cameras and therefore The impasse on a new model in 2026. « Airpods may not be subject to significant updates before 2026 (which corresponds to my previous prediction according to which the airpods equipped with infrared cameras would enter mass production in 2026). A lighter version of the Max AirPods should enter into mass production in 2027 “Confides Ming-Chi Kuo on his X account.
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AirPods may not see significant updates until 2026 (aligning with my earlier prediction that IR camera-equipped AirPods would enter mass production in 2026). A lighter version of the AirPods Max is expected to enter mass production in 2027.
AirPods may not be significantly updated until 2026…
— Ming-Chi Kuo (@mingchikuo) May 18, 2025
However, a macrumors journalist recently discovered a line of code suggesting that the AirPods Pro 3 would soon arrive on the market. The best way to know Apple’s plans and wait until September Keynote. Generally, it is the moment chosen by the company to reveal its new AirPods.
Before this major meeting, another important event is looming for Apple. The WWDC 2025 will be held on Monday June 9 live from the Apple Park. The event should give pride of place to Apple operating systems, starting with iOS 19.
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