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Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods appear in leaked video
The Verge • • general
Key Points:
- A video found in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 Release Candidate offers a first look at Apple's rumored camera-equipped AirPods, showcasing a man using them to scan a book cover with Visual Intelligence.
- The AirPods appear slightly thicker than the AirPods Pro 3, potentially featuring longer stems to house cameras and LED indicators for data upload, aligning with previous reports by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
- These AirPods are designed to capture low-resolution visual data to enhance Siri's AI capabilities, such as providing turn-by-turn directions or answering questions about the user's surroundings.
- The new device is expected to compete with other camera-equipped AI gadgets like Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, though privacy concerns remain due to the discreet camera integration.
- The AirPods with cameras may launch alongside an improved version of Siri and the next generation of iPhones, potentially arriving in September, but detailed information is still limited.
