Sep 7, 2025AW-0145No outcome yet

Kuo: AirPods Pro to add infrared camera

AirPods Pro are expected to add at least one infrared camera in 2026

Ming-Chi Kuo reported AirPods Pro would gain at least one infrared camera, aimed at improving spatial experiences with Vision Pro, with production expected around 2026.

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  1. What was reportedAirPods Pro are expected to add at least one infrared camera in 2026
  2. Who said it, and whenIt was reported on Sep 7, 2025 in X, and we could not tell who reported it first.
  3. What happened, and whenAirPods Pro 4 has not been announced yet, so nothing has happened that could settle this.
  4. The verdict, and whyNo outcome yetNothing has happened yet that would prove this right or wrong.No answer yet, so there is nothing to explain.
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AirPods Pro 4

The story of this report

  1. Sep 7, 2025This report · X
  2. Aug 20, 2026The Mac Observer · reported the same thing
  3. Aug 24, 2026MacRumors · reported the same thing
  4. Aug 25, 20269to5Mac · reported the same thing
  5. Aug 25, 2026Digital Trends · reported the same thing

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