Apple may soon give AirPods a serious upgrade, with reports suggesting new features could be unveiled at WWDC 2025 next week. According to 9to5Mac, one major highlight in the works is sleep detection for AirPods. This feature could automatically pause audio playback when it detects the user has fallen asleep a handy addition for those who drift off to podcasts or playlists.
Another rumored feature is camera control via AirPods. Apple might introduce a gesture-based system, possibly through a press of the AirPods stem or head movements, to remotely trigger an iPhone or iPad camera. This could be especially useful for hands-free group photos or vlogging setups.
Additionally, Apple is said to be developing a studio-quality mic mode and improving multi-user AirPods connections for iPads, targeting classroom and family settings. While none of these features are officially confirmed yet, they could be announced during Apple’s keynote on June 9. Users should keep expectations measured — these updates remain speculative for now.
