Rumors suggest that rather than a full AirPods Pro 4, Apple is preparing to release a higher-end variant of the existing AirPods Pro 3 later this year. This premium model would sit alongside the standard AirPods Pro 3, much like how the AirPods 4 are offered in two tiers: one with active noise cancellation and one without.
Joe Rossignol for MacRumors:
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, and multiple other sources in the Apple rumor scene, the new AirPods Pro will be equipped with tiny infrared cameras that can “see around you.” Kuo said the cameras will enable in-air gesture controls, and provide an enhanced audio experience between the AirPods Pro and Vision Pro.
In addition, an occasional Apple leaker known as “Kosutami” claimed the infrared cameras will allow for the AirPods Pro to be “connected with Apple Intelligence.” Specifically, it has been reported that Visual Intelligence will be a core feature of the camera-equipped AirPods Pro and Apple’s other wearable AI devices.
MacDailyNews Take: This fall, we expect.
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