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The latest AirPods rumors ahead of the Apple event: AirPods 5, cameras, and AI<\/h1>\n
Two new AirPods 5 models?<\/div>\n
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In early September, we expect Apple<\/a> to show off at least a few new iPhone 18<\/a> models. But there might be a little something for AirPods lovers at the recently announced Sept. 9 special event<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rumor has it Apple will launch multiple new AirPods models, and we’re just two weeks away from finding out for sure. However, the tagline for Apple’s event is “Surprise and shine,” so who knows exactly what’s in store?<\/p>\n

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As always, we’re here to cut through the noise and give you everything you need to know ahead of time. Here are the latest AirPods rumors ahead of the September iPhone event<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Two new AirPods 5 models<\/h2>\n

Whenever a big slew of Apple announcements is imminent, it’s always worth checking in with Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, who usually prognosticates correctly about the future of Apple hardware.<\/p>\n

Gurman recently reported<\/a> that Apple is gearing up to announce the AirPods 5 in the near future, possibly at the September event. For reference, Gurman recently reported Apple was getting ready to launch a new Mac Mini, and Apple did exactly that a day later. In short, Gurman’s track record is deeply impressive.<\/p>\n

Regarding new AirPods, Gurman did not elaborate on how exactly the AirPods 5 would be different from the AirPods 4<\/a> released in 2024, but he did expand his reporting on X to say there would be two models: one with active noise cancellation and one without. That was also the case with the AirPods 4.<\/p>\n

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Also in this story: While the camera AirPods aren\u2019t coming until next year, there should still be new Apple earbuds this year: the AirPods 5 in both regular and noise-cancelation flavors. https:\/\/t.co\/eTsSTbJ3op<\/a><\/p>\n

— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) August 25, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n