AirPods Pro 4 Cameras Could See What You Can't Rumors suggest Apple's 2026 AirPods Pro 4 will integrate tiny infrared cameras to detect surroundings and recognize hand gestures—potentially transforming how we interact with audio wearables. While details remain unconfirmed, supply chain analysts and prototype collectors point to a significant hardware leap beyond incremental updates. These cameras wouldn't capture photos or video for sharing but could enable spatial awareness features when paired with Apple's ecosystem, including enhanced Vision Pro integration and real-time environmental sensing. Credit: Google How Infrared Cameras Could Redefine Earbud Intelligence Unlike smartphone cameras designed for imaging, the infrared sensors rumored for AirPods Pro 4 would operate invisibly to the human eye. Infrared technology excels at detecting heat signatures and movement in low-light conditions, making it ideal for subtle interactions without draining battery life. Early r...
