Apple's September event featured the iPhone Duo foldable, iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5 with ANC, and Siri Recap for Watch Series 12, but notably skipped the long-rumored camera-equipped AirPods Pro, which Bloomberg says are delayed until 2027. The author expresses relief and concerns about any company placing cameras near users' ears.
Background
Apple has faced scrutiny over privacy concerns with camera integration in wearable devices. Rumors of camera AirPods have circulated since 2023, but Apple appears to be shelving the concept for now.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Sep 10, 2026 at 07:00 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10