Apple plans the production of new airPods headphones with integrated cameras

Apple intends to begin mass production of a new generation AirPods equipped with integrated cameras.

A recent investigation into the supply chain by analyst and Apple's biggest beacon, Ming-Chi Kuo, offers a mirror on Apple's future plans for AirPods.

The new design is expected to include infrared camera technology, similar to the Face ID system found in the iPhone and iPad, broadcast Telegraphy.

Foxcon is said to have been selected as the initial supplier of these IR cameras, with a projected annual production capacity of 18 to 20 million units.

This translates into approximately 10 million AirPods, although the actual number will depend on market demand.

The possible applications of these AirPods equipped with cameras are intriguing. An IR camera can pave the way for air movement control.

It would offer users a completely new way of interacting with their devices, potentially bringing new opportunities to human-computer interaction.

In the past, Apple has presented several patents that have suggested just such a technological vision.

The goal is also to improve spatial hearing in combination with Apple Vision Pro device.

At the same time, it is speculated that cameras can track the movement and build movement maps.

In any case, today it is common for users to wear headphones almost every day, so cameras have meaning for many other apps, so far unknown.

Of course, those who are always concerned about privacy will have much to complain about when and how these cameras will be used.

The presentation of AirPods equipped with cameras marks another of Apple's ongoing efforts to strengthen her ecosystem and connect hardware, software and services.

Some will interpret this as building an even stronger wall around Apple's digital garden.

It is important to note that Apple, unlike the iPhone, does not maintain a strict schedule for presenting new equipment to AirPods.

Although rumors suggest that the new AirPods can be discovered near the launch of the iPhone in September 2024, these headphones will not have the revolutionary system of the IR camera. /Telegraphy/