Apple's 2026 AirPods Pro May Include Infrared Cameras for Spatial Awareness and Gesture Control
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Summary
Apple's next-generation AirPods Pro, expected in 2026, will reportedly feature infrared cameras in each earbud to enable spatial awareness and hand gesture recognition. According to leaker Kosutami and supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, these cameras will allow the AirPods to 'see around' the wearer, potentially enhancing spatial audio experiences with Apple's Vision Pro headset and enabling new interaction methods through gesture control.
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Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the 2026 AirPods Pro will feature a 'more significant' hardware upgrade in the form at least one tiny infrared camera.
He previously said AirPods with infrared cameras could recognize hand gestures and provide an enhanced spatial audio experience with Apple's Vision Pro.
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