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Coverage is focused on AirPods as both a deal/upgrade cycle (Pro 3, Max 2 discounts, seasonal promotions) and a potential new hardware direction: AirPods with cameras, including beta firmware and multiple leaks about launch timing (2026 vs 2027).

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Key Takeaway Expect AirPods Pro 3 developments plus ongoing rumors that camera-equipped AirPods are delayed and may launch later than leaked demos suggested.
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Sunday Reboot: AirPods will be the best smart glasses

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  • Apple's Biggest Summer Deals Drop: AirPods Max 2 Plummet to $429, M4 iPad Air $100 Off appleinsider.com
  • Weekend Apple deals: $500 off MacBook Pro, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Max 2 $120 off, AirTag 2, more appleinsider.com
  • Here’s everything we learned about AirPods with cameras this week appleinsider.com
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Best AirPods Deals in 2026: AirPods 4, Pro 3 and Max on Sale Now

Back-to-school deals might be over, but we still found deals that'll make it easy to score some of the best audio gear for less.

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Tracking: Weekend Apple deals: $500 off MacBook Pro, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Max 2 $120 off, AirTag 2, more / Here’s everything we learned about AirPods with cameras this week

Weekend Apple deals: $500 off MacBook Pro, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Max 2 $120 off, AirTag 2, more Here’s everything we learned about AirPods with cameras this week
+4 more 9to5Mac Daily: August 21, 2026 – AirPods with cameras, more AirPods Pro 3 and more just got new firmware release in beta AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 3: Which should you buy in 2026? AirPods with camera leak, iOS 27 beta 6, iPhone 18 Pro cases

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Apple's Camera-Equipped AirPods See Them in Action

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AirPods with Cameras Leak: Used for Visual Intelligence

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Apple's Camera-Equipped AirPods See Them in Action

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Apple's Camera-Equipped AirPods See Them in Action

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Apple plans camera AirPods in 2027

Apple plans camera AirPods in 2027

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When did the new AirPods 4 launch?

The AirPods 4 launched on Sept. 20, 2024. Both AirPods 4 models are available at Apple stores and other retailers. 

Check Out All the Best AirPods 4 Deals, Including Trade-In Discounts and Freebies - CNET
How much do AirPods 4 cost?

There are two versions of Apple’s fourth-gen AirPods, each priced differently. Here’s how US pricing looks for the new buds: AirPods 4: $129 AirPods 4 with ANC: $179

Check Out All the Best AirPods 4 Deals, Including Trade-In Discounts and Freebies - CNET
Should you wait for AirPods with Visual Intelligence?

This week, AirPods with Visual Intelligence leaked in a video hidden inside the macOS Tahoe 26.7 Release Candidate. It appears to show someone asking Siri to remember a book using Visual Intelligence and camera-equipped AirPods. That raised the possibility of an imminent launch. However, later follow-up says otherwise. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that camera-equipped AirPods remain on track for 2027. The B790 model shown in the video was reportedly a modified AirPods Pro 3 design that recently dropped off Apple’s 2026 roadmap. Apple continues developing a newer B798 generation.

AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 3: Which should you buy in 2026? - 9to5Mac
Which AirPods should you buy?

Buy the $129 AirPods 4 if price matters most and you do not need noise cancellation. Choose AirPods 4 with ANC if you strongly prefer an open fit. For everyone else, AirPods Pro 3 remain the best purchase, especially when Amazon discounts them close to the price of AirPods 4 with ANC. They offer stronger noise cancellation, longer battery life, heart-rate sensing, and Apple’s hearing-health features.

AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 3: Which should you buy in 2026? - 9to5Mac
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