While the rumored camera-equipped AirPods Pro won’t be coming out until 2027, an update is still expected by the end of 2026.
AirPods Pro in a charging case
AirPods Pro in a charging case
Fall is the traditionally busy launch period for Apple’s product catalog, and that can include AirPods. However, while there are rumors of a wild addition to the earbud range in development for 2027, Apple may still have something to launch in 2026.
Writing in Sunday’s “Power On” newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman reiterates that AirPods Pro probably won’t be coming out in 2026. Back in May, while the model was said to be very close to launch, being in the design validation testing (DVT) stage, it was thought that it was too late in the schedule for 2026, and 2027 was a safer bet.