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Apple Acquires Q.ai: New AirPods Pro Expected 2026

4/19/2026

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  • Apple acquired the Israeli AI startup Q.ai for over $2 billion earlier this year, marking its second-largest acquisition.
  • Speculation centers on AirPods Pro 3 with infrared cameras that may track microfacial movements to draft messages or control apps silently.
  • Current AirPods already have sensors that support this functionality.
  • The new AirPods Pro variant is expected to launch by September 2026, though implementation details remain unclear.