There aren’t AirPods with cameras yet and I hope it stays that way
The author discusses the recent Apple event, highlighting the announcement of the iPhone Duo and AirPods 5 while expressing relief that rumored camera-equipped AirPods were delayed. The piece raises privacy concerns regarding the potential for always-on recording devices.
Why it matters
As wearable technology becomes more integrated into daily life, the balance between AI-driven convenience and individual privacy remains a critical societal debate.
September Apple events are always a swirl of information and new, exciting products, and today’s was no different. Apple announced its first foldable, the iPhone Duo, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max; active noise cancellation (ANC) is now on the cheapest AirPods model, the AirPods 5; and a Siri Recap feature comes to the Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4. But missing were the AirPods Pro with cameras that have been rumored throughout the year and, according to Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, are delayed until 2027. I’m happy about that and I hope we never get them.
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