AirPods have long been among the most popular accessories Applu and in a few days we should see their next generation. Of course, we are talking about AirPods 5, which are to follow on from the current AirPods 4 introduced in 2024. And although Apple has not yet officially confirmed their existence, at this point we already have quite strong indications not only about their arrival, but also about when they might appear. So let's take a look at everything we currently know about them. AirWe know Pods 5.
if nestand nothing unexpected, AirWe should see Pods 5 for the first time on September 9, 2026. On this very day Apple officially planned its traditional autumn Keynote, which is expected to primarily introduce the new generation of iPhones and Apple WatchAccording to information from Mark Gurman of BloombergHowever, one of the other innovations is supposed to be AirPods 5. These are not just claims from anonymous sources. Links to previously unreleased AirPods were recently discovered directly in the macOS 26.7 Release Candidate code. Apple The system works with two new models with the internal designation B868M and B868E. Pro comparison of the present AirPods 4 use the designations B768M and B768E. Given the similarity of the designations and other available information, it is almost certain that these are their successors.
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if Apple repeats the script from the performance AirPods 4, pre-orders AirPods 5 could launch immediately after completion Keynote September 9. The sale itself could then begin on Friday, September 18. However, for now, this is only an estimate based on the previous procedure. Applu and the official date of the start of sales will be known only after the presentation. One of the most important pieces of information is already practically certain. Apple should prepare two, just like the current generation varianty AirPods 5. Basic AirPods 5 are supposed to be cheaper variawithout active noise cancellation, while more expensive AirPods 5 will get Active Noise Cancellation or ANC. Apple This system was first used by AirPods 4. Thanks to this, a customer who wants active noise cancellation does not automatically have to reach for the more expensive ones AirPods Pro.Current AirPods 4s ANC namely, in addition to active noise cancellation, they also support bandwidth mode and adaptive audio. So it is very likely that miniAt least these functions will be retained by their successor.
We are still less clear about what will change inside the headphones themselves. One possibility is the use of a new generation of the H3 chip. The current AirPods 4 use the H2 chip, and the new chip could Applu allow to improve sound quality, reduce latency and possibly also advance the functioning of active noise cancellation and other functions based on sound processing. However, the deployment of H3 is not officially confirmed at the moment and should be taken as one of the expected innovations. Apple It can of course also come with other adjustments to acoustics, microphones, or voice processing during phone calls.
If you're expecting another major redesign AirPods, we'd be more careful this time. Apple significantly changed the structure of the basic AirPods only in 2024 with the arrival of AirPods 4. At that time, he modified the shape of the headphones themselves and the charging case, while also trying to improve their comfort in the ears. AirThe Pods 5 could therefore further improve the current design rather than completely replace it. In addition, for headphones without silicone tips, the shape is extremely important, as it must suit the largest possible number of users. Comfort and a more stable fit in the ear could therefore be one of the areas where Apple will focus.
One of the areas in which current AirPods still have room for improvement, is battery life. AirPods 4 offer up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge and up to 30 hours total when using the charging case. U variaIn addition, the battery life of some headphones with active noise cancellation is reduced when using some functions. It is the combination of a possible more energy-efficient chip and other changes inside the headphones that could Applu to allow the endurance to be extended. However, at this time there is no reliable information on the specific number of hours, and any exact values would therefore be mere speculation.
They will get AirPods 5 Cameras and Visual Intelligence?
One of the most interesting technologies that Apple pro AirWhat the Pods are really developing are the integrated cameras. These should not be used to take classic photos or videos, but primarily to allow the headphones to perceive the user's surroundings. In conjunction with Siri and Visual Intelligence could then, for example, recognize objects or information that the user is looking at.
However, if you were hoping that this would be the main news AirPods 5, based on current information, you will be disappointed. AirPods equipped with cameras Apple is actually being developed and their prototypes have already reached an advanced stage of testing, but current information expects their launch only in 2027. AirThe Pods 5, expected this September, should therefore not have integrated cameras.
How many will they be? AirPods 5 state?
Official price AirOf course, we don't know about Pods 5 yet. Current AirPod 4 Apple in the Czech Republic it sells for 3,490 CZK, while AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation costs 4,990 CZK. In the United States, prices are set at 129 and 179 dollars, respectively. Apple has already announced that it will increase the prices of some products, but this is mainly due to the price of memory, which is AirPods don't suck. AirIn addition, Pods are a product that Apple It needs to sell tens of millions of units, which is why it is one of the products for which I would either not expect a price increase at all or only in the lower hundreds of crowns.
