An analyst predicts that revamped AirPods sporting camera modules will enter mass production in 2026 and will deliver a new experience
Apple has plans to introduce an overhauled version of its AirPods, at least according to one analyst. While the design of the wireless earbuds is not mentioned, it is reported that these will feature camera modules, with mass production expected to happen in 2026. As for why the company would incorporate these sensors in an audio product, it likely has to do with its spatial audio push, improving its ecosystem and creating an enhanced synergy with the rest of its devices. Here are more details that you might be interested in.New 2026 AirPods will reportedly feature an IR camera similar to the iPhone’s Face ID receiver, sensors will detect environmental changes
The cameras expected to be found in the new AirPods model for 2026 will not be the same as the sensors that we see on iPhones. Instead, TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has commented on his latest Medium blog that the cameras will sport an IR blaster, with the AirPods said to work seamlessly with the Apple Vision Pro and upcoming AR headsets to enhance the spatial audio experience.
