Apple’s rumored AirPods with built-in cameras have entered the final stages of testing, according to a new report. Details about these next-generation AirPods first surfaced in February this year.
Mark Gurman reports, citing sources familiar with the matter, that the upcoming AirPods are currently in the design validation testing (DVT) stage. Prototypes of the earbuds are reportedly being tested internally.
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Following the DVT phase, which marks the final stages of development, the AirPods will move into production validation testing (PVT), where early mass-production units of the earbuds are manufactured.
Gurman notes that while the hardware is nearly finalized, the AirPods with built-in cameras could still be delayed if Apple is not satisfied with the AI experience. The earbuds were initially expected to launch in the first half of this year, but delays tied to the revamped Siri have reportedly pushed the timeline back.
The cameras on these rumored AirPods, possibly branded as AirPods Ultra according to a recent leak, are expected to work with Siri to better understand the user’s surroundings. Gurman adds that the design will remain similar to the current AirPods Pro 3, although the stems could be slightly longer to accommodate the camera hardware.
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