'AirPods Ultra' Rumored to Feature a Major Upgrade Over AirPods Pro
Apple is reportedly developing 'AirPods Ultra,' a new high-end model featuring infrared cameras designed to enhance Siri and Visual Intelligence capabilities, positioned above the current AirPods Pro. The device may launch alongside a rumored 'iPhone Ultra' as early as September 2026, though gesture control features are not expected. The 'Ultra' branding would align with Apple's existing product lineup, including the Apple Watch Ultra and M-series Ultra chips.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
'AirPods Ultra' Rumored to Feature a Major Upgrade Over AirPods ProThursday April 30, 2026 8:40 am PDT by Joe RossignolIn a social media post this week, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reiterated that Apple is planning to release new AirPods with cameras "for Siri." Last month, Gurman said these AirPods will likely be priced above the current AirPods Pro 3, which Apple sells for $249. As a result, he said Apple is likely considering using "AirPods Ultra" branding for the camera-equipped AirPods. "AirPods Ultra" would not have typical cameras for capturing photos and videos. Instead, Gurman previously reported that the earbuds will be equipped with infrared cameras that use computer vision to feed data about a user's surroundings to Siri.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at MacRumors.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from MacRumors
