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Gurman: Apple AirPods with built-in camera may arrive in late 2027

Apple is working on earbuds with integrated cameras to provide visual data for Siri. These devices will enhance Siri's contextual awareness and utility. The product is expected to arrive in late 2027.

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New reports suggest the cameras may be infrared and identify the device as Apple's first AI wearable.

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  1. Apple developing camera-equipped AirPods for late 2027 launch

    Apple is working on earbuds with integrated cameras to provide visual data for Siri. These devices will enhance Siri's contextual awareness and utility. The product is expected to arrive in late 2027.

    What's confirmed:

    • Apple is developing AirPods with built-in cameras to feed visual data to Siri.
    • The product is expected to launch in late 2027.
    • The cameras will improve Siri's contextual awareness.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The earbuds will feature infrared cameras.
    • The device will be branded as AirPods Ultra.
    • The earbuds will be Apple's first AI wearable.
    • The product will be part of a 2027 roadmap including a foldable iPhone and AI smart glasses.
    confidence 90%

  2. Apple AirPods with Cameras Expected Late 2027

    Apple is developing AirPods featuring miniature cameras in the stems. These sensors will provide visual data to Siri for object recognition and contextual suggestions. The product is expected to launch late in 2027.

    What's confirmed:

    • Apple is working on AirPods with built-in cameras.
    • The product is expected to launch in late 2027.
    • The devices will launch alongside a foldable iPhone and a 20th anniversary iPhone model.
    • The cameras are intended to provide visual input for Siri rather than traditional photography.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Apple is preparing its first smart glasses.
    • Apple plans to release 20 new products across 2026 and 2027.
    • A touchscreen MacBook is part of Apple's product roadmap.
    confidence 90%

  3. Apple AirPods with Cameras Expected in Late 2027

    Apple plans to launch camera-equipped AirPods in late 2027. The devices aim to enter the AI market by using visual recognition to identify surroundings. These earbuds are intended to launch alongside a foldable iPhone and anniversary models.

    What's confirmed:

    • Apple plans to release AirPods with built-in cameras in 2027.
    • The product is intended to help Apple enter the AI device market.
    • The camera AirPods may launch alongside a new foldable iPhone.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The earbuds are internally codenamed B798.
    • The cameras are not designed for recording video or taking photos.
    • Delays are due to difficulties with Apple Intelligence, next-generation Siri, and visual AI models.
    • The product will launch with the iPhone 20 series.
    confidence 80%

  4. Apple developing camera-equipped AirPods for 2027

    Apple is creating AirPods with built-in cameras to provide visual data for Siri. These devices may launch in the second half of 2027. The hardware will integrate with Visual Intelligence features.

    What's confirmed:

    • Apple is developing AirPods with built-in cameras to act as eyes for Siri.
    • The earbuds may launch in the second half of 2027.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The cameras will serve as infrared sensors instead of taking photos.
    • The design will resemble AirPods Pro 3 with cameras in the stem.
    • A light will notify others when cameras send data to Siri.
    • Apple plans to mass-produce camera modules by 2026 using an IR camera similar to the iPhone Face ID receiver.
    • AirPods Ultra could arrive in the second half of next year.
    confidence 80%

  5. Apple AirPods with Cameras Target Late 2027 Launch

    Apple is developing AirPods with built-in cameras to act as eyes for Siri. These earbuds may launch in the second half of 2027. The hardware will integrate with Visual Intelligence features.

    What's confirmed:

    • Apple is developing AirPods with built-in cameras.
    • The camera-equipped AirPods are intended to help Siri analyze a user's surroundings.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The product may be called AirPods Ultra.
    • The device could launch in the second half of 2027.
    • Tiny infrared cameras will be embedded in both the left and right earbuds.
    • A small LED light will signal when the cameras are active.
    • The cameras will enhance Visual Intelligence on iPhone 15 Pro and newer models.
    • Development has reached the late stages.
    confidence 70%

  6. Apple Targets Late 2027 for Camera-Equipped AirPods

    Apple is developing AirPods with built-in cameras as part of a major 2027 product wave. These earbuds will function as a wearable AI product, allowing Siri to analyze a user's surroundings. The launch is expected to coincide with a 20th anniversary iPhone and a second-generation foldable iPhone.

    What's confirmed:

    • Apple plans to launch camera-equipped AirPods in late 2027.
    • The AirPods will launch alongside a 20th anniversary iPhone and a second-generation foldable iPhone.
    • The cameras are designed to send information about the wearer's surroundings to Siri rather than taking photos or videos.
    • Siri will use the cameras to answer questions about objects the wearer is looking at.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The camera-equipped AirPods are code-named B798.
    • The device may be released as the AirPods Pro 4.
    • The earbuds could offer live translation and privacy LED alerts.
    • Apple is also developing AI-powered smart glasses for a 2026 to 2027 launch.
    confidence 90%