When is Apple releasing new AirPods?

Apple’s AirPods lineup is stronger than ever, but there are already rumors about what’s coming next. Here’s everything we know so far about when Apple will release new AirPods.

Apple’s current AirPods lineup

Here is Apple’s AirPods lineup as it stands today:

When is Apple releasing new AirPods?

AirPods with cameras

The biggest change coming to Apple’s AirPods lineup is a new version of AirPods with built-in cameras.

This pair of AirPods will have a camera in both the left and the right earbuds. The cameras, however, aren’t designed for photo and video capture. Instead, they will be used in conjunction with Siri to provide context for the environment around you. Bloomberg has described them as “the eyes” for Siri.

For example, while looking at food ingredients, you could ask your AirPods what to make for dinner or for specific nutritional information. They might also integrate with other apps on your iPhone, such as Reminders and Maps, to provide environmental awareness features.

In terms of design, the AirPods with cameras will reportedly have longer stems than normal AirPods Pro to accommodate the cameras. There will also be a small LED light that automatically turns on when the cameras are capturing data.

The AirPods with cameras were originally slated for release in 2026. More recent reporting, however, suggests the timeline has slipped to late 2027 because of Apple Intelligence and Siri delays.

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