Leaked Video Shows Apple's Camera-Equipped AirPods in Action

Apple appears to be on the verge of launching a new version of its AirPods with built-in cameras, according to a video and code references discovered in the latest macOS software release. The leak provides the first look at how the device might function, centering on an integration with Apple's Visual Intelligence and Siri to capture and recall information from the user's environment.

The evidence was found within the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, which includes a short demonstration video and multiple code references to an unreleased product with the codename B790. The video shows a person holding a book up to the earbuds, allowing the camera to read its title. A voiceover in the clip explains the feature, stating, "With Visual Intelligence, your world becomes savable. See something you like? Just ask me to save it for later."

This suggests the cameras are designed not for traditional photography or videography, but to feed visual data directly to Apple's AI systems. Users could potentially ask Siri questions about objects in their surroundings or save information for later recall. The software also includes a warning for users to keep the AirPods uncovered, such as by...