Jun 30, 2024AW-0088Never settled

Kuo: AirPods Ultra cameras may allow gestures

Kuo said AirPods with infrared cameras could enable in-air gesture control.

Ming-Chi Kuo said AirPods with infrared cameras, later referred to as AirPods Ultra, could support in-air hand gesture controls. The gesture feature remains unconfirmed.

How to read this record

  1. What was reportedKuo said AirPods with infrared cameras could enable in-air gesture control.
  2. Who said it, and whenMing-Chi Kuo reported it on Jun 30, 2024 in Tom's Guide.
  3. What happened, and whenWe have not confirmed when AirPods Ultra was announced.
  4. The verdict, and whyNever settledThe company has announced the product and nobody ever confirmed or denied this.No reason has been written for this verdict.
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Reported by
Ming-Chi Kuo
We read it in
Tom's Guide
Product
AirPods Ultra

Who reported it

Ming-Chi Kuo · Analyst

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Did this AirPods Ultra report turn out to be true?
Never settled. The company has announced the product and nobody ever confirmed or denied this.
Who reported it first?
Ming-Chi Kuo reported it on Jun 30, 2024 in Tom's Guide.