# AirPods Pro 3 variant rumored with a new health tracking feature

Source: https://idevice.com/apples-upcoming-airpods-pro-3-variant-could-debut-a-groundbreaking-new-feature
Published: 2026-04-18

## What happened

Reports say Apple's $2 billion purchase of Q.ai, a silent speech startup, may power an AirPods Pro 3 with infrared cameras that reads lip movements without audible sound, expected by end of 2024.

## Sources

- [Apple’s upcoming AirPods Pro 3 variant could debut a groundbreaking new feature](https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/18/apple-airpods-pro-3-with-ir-cameras-could-have-new-ai-tech/) (9to5Mac, 2026-04-18)