- Apple has been rumored to be working on AirPods with built-in cameras for some time now.
- A new video has surfaced showing the camera-equipped AirPods in action.
- The demo video for the camera-equipped AirPods was discovered by MacRumors in the latest macOS 26.7 release candidate.
- The latest macOS Tahoe 26.7 beta contains a video that shows the device in action.
- A voiceover in the video states, "With Visual Intelligence, your world becomes savable. See something you like? Just ask me to save it for later."
- This functionality could be enabled by the built-in cameras on the AirPods, which would collect visual data and send it to Apple's Visual Intelligence.
- The feature is expected to let Siri analyze the wearer's surroundings through the cameras and provide relevant information.
- It will reportedly not be able to capture photos.
- The macOS 26.7 release candidate reportedly also contained direct references to setting up Visual Intelligence on AirPods, along with the codename B790 for the upcoming AirPods.
- An alert in the video states, "To get the most accurate information about things in your environment, make sure AirPods are not covered."
- Apple could announce the camera-equipped AirPods alongside the upcoming event in September.
Apple is reportedly developing camera-equipped AirPods with Visual Intelligence features, as evidenced by a demo video found in the latest macOS 26.7 beta. The video showcases the device's capabilities, including a voiceover stating, “With Visual Intelligence, your world becomes savable. See something you like? Just ask me to save it for later.”12356911
The AirPods will utilize built-in cameras to collect visual data, which will be processed by Apple's Visual Intelligence system. This functionality is designed to enhance user interaction with Siri, allowing the assistant to analyze the wearer's surroundings and provide relevant information. However, it is important to note that the AirPods will reportedly not be able to capture photos.78
The macOS 26.7 release candidate also included references to setting up Visual Intelligence on AirPods, along with the codename B790 for the upcoming device. An alert within the software advises users, “To get the most accurate information about things in your environment, make sure AirPods are not covered.”10
Apple has been rumored to be working on these camera-equipped AirPods for some time, and the company is expected to announce them alongside other products in September.
“The latest macOS 26.7 beta includes references to setting up Visual Intelligence on AirPods, indicating a strong focus on environmental analysis. A voiceover in the demo video states, "With Visual Intelligence, your world becomes savable. See something you like? Just ask me to save it for later."”
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