In a notable addition to the unreleased Apple products [referenced](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/17/macos-26-7-unreleased-apple-devices/) in yesterday's macOS Tahoe 26.7 software update, AirPods 5 models have also been spotted. Internally codenamed B868M and B868E, the models almost certainly refer to AirPods 5 and AirPods 5 with Active Noise Cancellation. Current AirPods 4 models, launched in September 2024, have the codenames B768M and B768E.

While next-generation features are unknown, AirPods 5 could get an updated H3 chip with improved sound quality and lower latency. Launch timing however remains unclear. On a side note, macOS 26.7 also contains a reference to an unreleased Beats Solo Buds model.Related Roundup: [AirPods 4](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/airpods/)Buyer's Guide: [AirPods (Caution)](https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#AirPods)Related Forum: [AirPods](https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/airpods.216)

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