# New research suggests AirPods with cameras can't happen — unless Apple makes a few major changes

> Researchers at the University of Washington designed cameras for earbuds Design limitations made the 2019-issue Sony WF-1000XM3 the perfect pair . ..

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/new-research-suggests-airpods-with-cameras-cant-happen-unless-apple-makes-a-few-major-changes?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69e61e33d953e1d2df4e9763)
- **Published:** 2026-04-20
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #airpods #earbuds #cameras #apple #sony #changes #happen #major
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