TechThere aren’t AirPods with cameras yet — and I hope it stays that way

Apple announced the foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, AirPods 5, and new Apple Watch features at its September event, but not the rumored camera-equipped AirPods Pro, reportedly delayed until 2027. The author worries that always-present cameras in earbuds could invade privacy, while acknowledging possible accessibility benefits for people with visual or hearing limitations.

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