India, Feb. 12 -- Apple may soon allow users to control their devices without speaking. Reports from international media outlets state that the company has acquired Israeli startup Q.ai in a deal valued at about $2 billion. This marks Apple's largest acquisition since it purchased Beats Electronics.

Q.ai develops machine learning systems that study small facial movements. Its technology examines lip motion, skin shifts, and minor muscle activity to identify silently spoken words. The system can also detect facial expressions and track physical signals such as heart rate and breathing patterns.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has earlier suggested that Apple could introduce camera-equipped AirPods in 2026. These earbuds may include infrared sensors...