Apple's Camera-Equipped AirPods Leak in macOS Beta, Hinting at 'AirPods Ultra'
A leak in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 beta suggests Apple is developing camera-equipped 'AirPods Ultra' that utilize Visual Intelligence to identify and save information. The leak also hints at a broader hardware roadmap, including new iPhone models and home security devices, despite potential component shortages.
Why it matters
The integration of cameras and AI into wearable audio devices represents a significant shift in Apple's product strategy and the future of augmented reality wearables.
Add to Google Preferred Sources A video hidden in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate shows what appears to be Apple's camera-equipped AirPods in action, using Visual Intelligence to identify a book and save the information via Siri. The device, codenamed B790, may launch as "AirPods Ultra" as early as September, priced above the $249 AirPods Pro 3. The leak also exposed a broader hardware roadmap, including identifiers for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Apple's first foldable iPhone, M6-powered MacBook Pro models, next-generation iMacs, a new HomePod mini, and a home security camera. The discoveries come as Apple manages significant component shortages that may delay the standard iPhone 18 until spring 2027.
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