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Apple could debut two AirPods 5 models next month, per report
9to5Mac • • general
Key Points:
- Apple is expected to announce the AirPods 5 as early as next month during its September 9 event, which will also showcase the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, a foldable iPhone, new Apple Watches, and possibly a new Mac mini.
- The AirPods 5 will come in both regular and active noise cancellation (ANC) variants, updating the entry-level earbuds last refreshed in 2024.
- Camera-equipped AirPods with AI-powered features using Visual Intelligence and Siri are in development but likely won’t be released until next year.
- Apple recently leaked a demo video of the camera-equipped AirPods in the macOS 26.7 release candidate, though the physical differences remain unclear.
