AirPods 5: Pre-Orders, Release Date, Pricing, and What to Expect
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple is preparing a standard model and a pricier ANC version as part of its next AirPods refresh.
- Apple plans to debut AirPods 5 this September, offering both a standard version and a premium model with Active Noise Cancellation alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and first foldable iPhone.
- This two-tier strategy continues Apple's approach from the 2024 AirPods 4 release, which introduced a higher-priced ANC model alongside standard earbuds for different customer segments.
- References in the macOS 26.7 release candidate revealed internal codenames B868M and B868E, likely denoting the standard and ANC versions, respectively, matching the naming pattern of current AirPods 4.
- New models may feature an updated H3 chip for improved sound quality and lower latency, debuting alongside Apple's flagship iPhone and foldable device at the September event.
- Bloomberg's Mark Gurman indicates camera-equipped AirPods remain on track for 2027, with low-resolution sensors designed for environment scanning rather than photography, delaying that model beyond this year.
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AirPods 5: Pre-Orders, Release Date, Pricing, and What to Expect
There's been a lot of talk lately about AirPods with cameras that Apple has in development and won't arrive until 2027, but we're about to get a couple of other new AirPods updates as soon as next month. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple could debut new AirPods 5 models at its fall iPhone event, which is now expected to take place on Wednesday, September 9, when new iPhone 18 Pro models and Apple's first foldable iPhone are expected to …
Apple could announce a new generation of its entry-level headphones as soon as next month. According to a reliable source, two variants are in preparation for the September event.
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