Key Details:

  • Launch Date: Expected mass production in 2026.
  • Feature: New AirPods will include an infrared camera sensor, similar to Face ID on iPhone and iPad.
  • Integration: Designed to work with Vision Pro and future Vision devices, potentially supporting Air Gestures.
  • Production: Foxconn will handle mass production, aiming for 18-20 million units (around 10 million pairs).

Additional Insights:

  • AI Integration: The IR sensor may enable data capture and processing through AI.
  • Smart Glasses Alternative: The project, codenamed B798, could offer smart glasses benefits without requiring lenses and frames.

 

Future Products:

  • Foldable Devices: Reports suggest Apple is also working on a 20-inch foldable MacBook and a 7.9-inch foldable iPhone, with mass production slated for 2026 and shipping in 2027.

Stay updated with the latest tech advancements from Apple as they continue to innovate in the wearables and smart devices market.