In other news, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that Apple plans to mass produce AirPods with infrared cameras by 2026. These new AirPods could support new spatial audio experiences and gesture controls when used with the Vision Pro. Additionally, Apple is facing challenges in rethinking how the features will look in mixed reality, as opposed to a MacBook or iPhone screen.
Key takeaways:
- Apple is working on bringing AI features to its Vision Pro headsets, but the launch won't happen this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
- Apple is also making changes to how it demos the Vision Pro in stores, including allowing potential buyers to view their personal media on the device.
- Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that Apple plans to mass produce AirPods with infrared cameras by 2026, which could support new spatial audio experiences and gesture controls when used with the Vision Pro.
- As part of a legal settlement, the Detroit Police Department has agreed to new rules limiting how it can use facial recognition technology.