Next Gen Apple Airpods May Have Built-in IR Camera

There is a huge disappointment for the users of Apple’s Airpods Because Apple is saying that they will not make any significant upgrades to the airpods till 2026.
Last year the company introduced AirPods-4 and from the fourth series the company started the giving Active Noise Cancellation(ANC) in the base TWS earbuds but from the next year this will not be the same.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared details about Apple’s roadmap for the AirPods lineup. Apple will not introduce any upgrades till 2026 but AirPods Max will be refreshed in the coming years.With all that the new airports will be come to the built-in infrared camera,
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可能要到2026年才會有顯著更新…
— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) May 18, 2025
he also suggest that Apple is developing the lighter version of AirPods Max, so it can be affordable for everyone those who does not want to purchase AirPods Max and this can be go on Mass production stage in 2027,
as per the tweet this new AirPods will go on mass production next year
Why infrared cameras in AirPods
New AirPods built-in IR cameras may enhance the audio experience they may have the ability to detect the environment as well as the environmental changes as well as the room behaviour by which he can adjust the sound quality to the best according to the environment And by using the features of infrared camera there may be a chances that this AirPods can be control without even touching it means more gestures can be supported The built-in camera on the TWS earbuds is tipped to enable “in-air gesture” control.
And in future , the device may also support hand movements The reports Also claims that the new airpods are expected to deliver and improve the special audio experience for more immersive sound
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