Apple has new AirPods launching later this year that we’ve been referring to as a high-end AirPods Pro model, but recent reporting now makes it seem more likely that they’ll be the first ‘AirPods Ultra.’
New AirPods with built-in IR cameras could be the first ‘Ultra’ model
Last fall, AirPods Pro 3 launched with impressive gains in Active Noise Cancellation and audio quality, a new fit, built-in heart rate sensor, a second-gen Ultra Wideband chip, and more.
Apple has consistently shipped new AirPods Pro every three years. The first model arrived in 2019, its successor in 2022, and AirPods Pro 3 in 2025.
But rumors have long indicated there’s another AirPods Pro model coming this year.
