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Camera-Equipped AirPods Pro Development 'Suspended,' Leaker Claims
MacRumors • • general
Key Points:
- The development of Apple's rumored camera-equipped AirPods Pro has been suspended, according to leaker and prototype collector "Kosutami," contradicting earlier reports of advanced testing and near completion.
- The AirPods Pro's built-in cameras are intended to provide visual data to Siri for AI-enhanced functionality, not for capturing photos or videos, with development ongoing for around four years.
- Apple's planned launch for the camera-equipped AirPods Pro was initially set for the first half of 2026 but has been delayed due to the ongoing development of a smarter AI version of Siri, expected to be widely available with iOS 27 in September.
- Despite expectations of strong demand and efforts to secure components amid industry-wide chip shortages, it remains unclear if supply chain issues contributed to the project's suspension.
- Kosutami has a mixed track record, having correctly revealed some Apple product details in the past but also making inaccurate claims, such as an imminent release of AirPods Pro 3 in August 2024.
