Apple’s AirPods will no longer be used only for listening to music and audio. According to the latest reports, the company can give its AirPods the biggest upgrade till date and equip them with an integrated infrared (IR) camera. With the addition of the camera, AirPods will be able to support many new AI-powered and mixed-reality features. If reports are to be believed, AirPods with camera may be launched next year. Let us know about this in detail.

What will the IR sensor do?

There are speculations that the AirPods Pro with camera will be equipped with an IR sensor. This will be like the TrueDepth system found in the iPhone, which will be able to track body and head movements along with understanding gestures. Due to this, its interaction with devices like Apple Vision Pro will become easier and the user will get an integrated experience. Apple plans to offer it as a more advanced option rather than replacing an existing model. The company has been designing its products for some time according to the needs and budget of different users. Recently, AirPods 4 was also launched in ANC and standard variants under the same planning.

There may be 5 models in the AirPods lineup next year

If everything goes according to plan, there will be a total of 5 models in the AirPod lineup next year. These will include AirPods Pro 3 with camera sensor, standard AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4 (ANC support and standard) and AirPods Max models. Seen this way, along with more options, this could also be Apple’s most expensive AirPods lineup till date. Besides, this also shows that Apple is trying to strengthen its position in the wearable market through different products.

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Apple is preparing to play a big game with its XR headset and smart glasses in the coming years. Famous supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has stated in its new report that the company is planning to launch a total of 7 head-mounted devices between 2025 and 2028, including three Vision Series headsets and four different smart glasses. According to the report, smart glasses can become Apple’s next mainstream category, just as the iPhone and Apple Watch did something.

In medium Publisher The Hua Kuo report states that Apple will launch a new Vision Pro with M5 chip in the third quarter of 2025 this year. The specifications will remain the same as before, but the processor will be upgraded. The company is carrying a target to ship 1.5-2 lakh units. Apple in 2026 will not bring a new XR product, and this year will be worked on technology and design.

It is further reported that the biggest shift will be seen in the beginning of 2027, when Apple will launch its first Smart Glasses. These will be display-free but will be equipped with voice control, gesture recognition, camera, video recording, music playback and AI. His look will be like glasses like Ray-Ban. According to Kuo, this product will play the same role for Apple that AirPods do Thas i.e. new user base.

Along with this, Apple will also launch a new, light and cheap Vision Air in 2027 itself. Its weight will reportly be reduced by 40% than Vision Pro and will be given the iPhone-class chip. In the design, plastic and magnesium alloy will be used instead of glass so that the device becomes more lightweight.

The report further states that the second half of 2028 will bring the second-generation model of Apple Vision Pro, which will have a completely new design, Mac-class chip and light body structure. In the same year, the company will also bring XR Glasses which will be equipped with a display and user interface can be controlled with gesture.

It is worth noting that the company was also going to bring a display accessory for an iPhone/MAC in 2026, but the project has been stopped at the moment as Apple is now reading it.

According to Kuo, Apple’s focus is now very clear about smart glasses. The Vision Pro series will remain in the premium segment, while after 2027 the company will move towards more consumer-friendly and wearable form factor.