Apple iOS 27 beta code shows dual-camera AirPods prototype

Code discovered in the latest iOS 27 developer beta has revealed new details about an upcoming Apple wearable device, indicating it will feature dual cameras and support for the company's Visual Intelligence technology. The findings, uncovered by developer Sam Henri Gold, point to a product internally codenamed B790.

The code includes a system prompt describing the processing of "two images from cameras on either side of user's head." This specific technical detail has led analysts to conclude the device is most likely a new version of AirPods with integrated cameras, rather than a separate product like smart glasses. The previous AirPods Pro 3 were codenamed B788, making B790 a logical successor. While Gold initially speculated the code could reference Apple's long-rumored smart glasses, the description of the camera placement aligns more closely with expectations for camera-equipped earbuds, where lenses would be embedded in the stems.

The primary function tied to this hardware is Apple's Visual Intelligence feature, which allows users to ask Siri questions about objects in their environment. The code instructs the feature on the B790 device, noting it can recognize landmarks,...