Apple has new AirPods coming this year, though some models will have to wait a bit longer for an update. Here’s the latest launch timing for new AirPods Pro, AirPods Max 2, and AirPods 5.
AirPods Pro 3 with cameras
Expected launch timing: Fall 2026
AirPods Pro are the most recently updated AirPods model. Yet rumors indicate they’ll also be the next to get new hardware.
That’s because Apple reportedly plans to launch a second, higher-end version of AirPods Pro 3 later this year.
The new AirPods Pro 3 are rumored to be mostly identical to the current model, but add infrared cameras to enable AI features.
Pricing will likely be around $299, about $50 more than the standard AirPods Pro 3.
This two-model approach follows Apple making a similar move with AirPods 4, which offer a lower-cost $129 option and a premium $179 model with ANC.
AirPods Max 2
Expected launch timing: 2027
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