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.
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