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Apple had previously suggested that it was working on multiple versions for next-generation AirPods. AirPods Pro is expected to be announced in 2022 Airpods Pro. Recent leaks and reports suggest that the third generation of these headsets may be released with an infrared camera. A technology tech giant is still exploring camera options, according to a report. Rumored acoustic wearables may also have a health tracking feature such as a heart rate monitor. In the latest version (via Power on Newsletter), Mark Gorman considers that Apple is still considering small cameras installed in future AirPods. However, he did not detail the TWS headphones with these cameras and the expected features. Previous reports suggest that a model called AirPods Pro 3 will likely have a camera. This was first mentioned last year by Ming Chi Kuo, a TF Securities analyst. Mr. Kuo argued that the camera acts as an infrared sensor and can perform the same feat of the iPhone's Face ID.

According to Kuo, AirPods cameras are likely to offer enhanced spatial audio experiences in Apple Vision Pro and may potentially be "air gesture control." These were most likely produced in 2026 and may be released in the same year or by 2027. Previous reports suggest that AirPods Pro 3 may have multiple health tracking features such as temperature sensors and heart rate monitors. Apple is in the early stages of development and is said to be careful to carefully monitor the heart rate of the AirPods Pro 3. This was the information that users had to connect both headphones to send information related to the Health Apple application using the heart rate monitoring power.