GoKawiilAirPods Pro 3 just arrived last fall, but reporting indicates Apple has another new AirPods Pro model coming this year. Here are three rumored new features.
New AirPods Pro already? Here’s why
It’s unusual for Apple to launch new AirPods Pro in back-to-back years. But based on rumors, this next model will resemble its predecessor in many ways.
For example, the next AirPods Pro are not expected to be called ‘AirPods Pro 4.’ Though Apple’s product branding is always hard to discern in advance, expectations are that the new model will essentially be a higher-end version of AirPods Pro 3.
As a result, the new AirPods might retain ‘AirPods Pro 3’ branding but with an added suffix. Similar to how AirPods 4 is available in the base model, and also a higher tier that adds ‘with Active Noise Cancellation.’
Here are the three new features rumored so far.
#1: Built-in IR cameras
The tentpole feature of the new AirPods Pro is rumored to be IR (infrared) cameras.
Why cameras on AirPods? For new Apple Intelligence features.
Apple is reportedly planning to use AirPods’ new cameras to power visual intelligence-style features. They’ll also allow iOS 27’s new Siri to provide useful information about the world around you.
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