Apple AirPods Ultra rumored at 299 dollars with…

April 30, 2026

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Apple reportedly developing $299 AirPods Ultra with infrared cameras and H3 chip, expected alongside iPhone Ultra in September 2026.

Apple is adding an 'Ultra' tier above its most expensive iPhone and MacBook. The foldable iPhone Ultra would sit above the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a touchscreen MacBook Ultra above the MacBook Pro. Neither is confirmed to ship on time. The MacBook Ultra is already delayed to early 2027 because of memory supply issues, and no one has seen a confirmed foldable iPhone design yet.

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AirPods Ultra Is the One Worth Watching

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported Apple is planning iPhone Ultra, MacBook Ultra, and AirPods Ultra for this year, all priced above their Pro siblings. AirPods Pro 3 already track your heart rate and 50-plus workout types, and AirPods Ultra would add infrared cameras that let Siri see your surroundings, turning earbuds into a head-worn computer that happens to play music.

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