# New report says AirPods Pro 3 won't launch this year, and that a real AirPods Max upgrade is finally on the way

> AirPods Pro 3 said to get a 2026 launch, with infrared cameras That's later than the expected 2025 launch Lighter AirPods Max 2 claimed for 2027 Could the camera-equipped AirPods Pro be coming sooner than predicted?

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/new-report-says-airpods-pro-3-wont-launch-this-year-and-that-a-real-airpods-max-upgrade-is-finally-on-the-way?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=682da9b87746b838433df9c5)
- **Published:** 2025-05-21
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #airpods #cameras #apple #launch #says #expected #expert #finally
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