AirPods With Cameras Could Arrive Sooner Than Expected
Apple's first camera-equipped AirPods could launch as soon as next month, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . Apple has reportedly spent years working on camera-equipped AirPods under the code name "B798," as part of a broader AI wearables push that also encompasses smart glasses and a wearable AI pendant. That model had been on track for a 2026 release before slipping to 2027 . In his latest…
Apple's first camera-equipped AirPods may reach consumers sooner than previously anticipated, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The tech giant has reportedly been developing camera-equipped AirPods under the code name "B798" as part of its broader AI wearables initiative, which also includes smart glasses and a wearable AI pendant.
The project, initially on track for a 2026 release, has now slipped to a possible 2027 launch. However, a separate camera AirPods project, code-named "B790," appears to be progressing more quickly. Gurman notes that this isn't uncommon for Apple, which frequently works on competing versions of the same product internally. The B790 hardware, pieces of which have been spotted in iOS 27's code, is reportedly closer to production and could be released as early as this year.
While it's not yet clear what differentiates the B790 from the more advanced B798 model, it's believed the camera-equipped AirPods would use sensors to provide Siri with a live view of the wearer's surroundings, integrating with Apple's existing Visual Intelligence tools. Given that a camera-equipped model would likely be more expensive than the current $249 AirPods Pro 3, Apple might opt for "AirPods Ultra" branding instead of "AirPods Pro 4."
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