Remember, at the end of January 2024,A first rumoralready mentioned the idea of integrating cameras in the famous Apple wireless headphones. At the time, we imagined that it was above all a way of improving audio rendering according to the environment.
A few months later, at the end of June 2024,Ming-Chi Kuo pushed the nail. The analyst recognized for his predictions concerning Apple's projects said that AirPods Pro could take on infrared cameras from 2026, in particular to optimize space audio with the vision pro helmet.
Airpods Pro 3 in preparation
In December 2024, Mark Gurman de Bloombergreleased a new bomb. He claimed that Apple was conceiving pro 3 airpods capable of measuring your heart rate and body temperature. The journalist also confirmed the arrival of external cameras, this time for artificial intelligence functions.
At the beginning of January 2025,rumors were still cleared: In addition to health sensors, AirPods Pro 3 would inherit a new H3 chip to boost audio quality and autonomy. Enough to make a real Swiss knife to wear on the ears.
But what is it used to set up cameras on headphones?
This is the question that many are asking. The answer is found in Apple's strategy around augmented reality. By equipping the airpods with low -resolution optical sensors,The firm wants to create a network ofperception all around your face.
The idea?Unload the future Apple Glass as much as possible, light and elegant archesunnoticed. The AirPods would then become real sensory extensions that capture your environment permanently. Coupled with Apple Intelligence, the headphones could provide you with continuous contextual digital assistance, without even having to release your phone.
However, it will be necessary to wait a little more before seeing these new generation airpods disembark. According to analysts,A launch in 2027 would be the most likely scenario.
