Apple's AirPods could offer more than just sound, with the personal audio accessories still anticipated to gain cameras at some point in the future, and there's patent filings to prove it.

This is where the AirPods with IR cameras would come into play. Splitting some of that hardware into other areas could give Apple a little more flexibility. Or, potentially, give users extra options to upgrade the experience from a base device.

Apple AR glasses, smart glasses, and AirPods with cameras have to happen because Apple has to extend AI beyond the iPhone.

One of the most interesting rumors surrounding the AirPods Pro 3 is the potential inclusion of cameras. According to Mark Gurman’s “Power On” newsletter, Apple is actively considering adding small cameras to the earbuds.

Apple continues to explore the idea of releasing camera-equipped AirPods in the future, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Gurman

The idea of adding cameras to AirPods isn’t new. Earlier reports mentioned infrared camera modules being used. This opens the door for AirPods to become more than just audio devices and act as a bridg