Apple is reportedly preparing to launch its smart home camera product line, as per the latest insights from Ming-Chi Kuo, a well-known Apple analyst. The company has plans to start mass production in 2026, with high expectations for the product’s success, aiming for annual shipments to exceed 10 million units. This is notable given that the current global market for smart home cameras is estimated at 30-40 million units annually.
The wireless camera is set to blend effortlessly into Apple’s ecosystem, utilizing both Apple Intelligence and Siri for enhanced functionality. In other news from the same source, Apple plans to shift its focus towards health management with AirPods, capitalizing on the successful approach used with the Apple Watch series.
Consequently, the addition of enhanced health management features to future AirPods models is expected to boost sales, projecting an increase from about 48 million units sold last year to an estimated 53-55 million units this year, 58-62 million units next year, and reaching between 65-68 million units by 2026. Additionally, a new model is anticipated in 2026.
