Business · 18 August 2026

New Apple AirPods may have cameras for AI features

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Leaked code and a video suggest upcoming Apple AirPods, codenamed B790, will feature built-in cameras. The cameras are designed for "Visual Intelligence" to help Siri recognise objects and save information from the real world. Apple AirPods could let Siri understand visual context without needing an iPhone, potentially launching as early as September.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 August 2026 at 17:52

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