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Wild leak straight from Apple shows camera-equipped AirPods in action

Macworld Apples iPhone event is in just a few weeks, and one of the surprises weve been hoping to see are a new pair of AirPods Pro with built-in cameras. And now Apple might have confirmed that they are ready to launch. Hidden in the macOS 26.7 release candidate, which landed Monday night and includes important security fixes, are two references to the rumored AirPods project. The first is a mention of the code name B790, which doesnt amount to much more than a confirmation that the earbuds are indeed in development. But the other leak is far more interesting. As spotted by Macrumors contributor Aaron Perris , a video hidden in the macOS 27 release candidate code contains a full video of the AirPods cameras in action. The video, which shows a user wearing a pair of AirPods and holding a book, includes a voiceover with the following explanation: WithVisual Intelligence, your world becomes savable. See something you like? Just ask me to save it for later. Here is your first look at AirPods with Cameras in action using Visual Intelligence. This video file came from macOS 26.7 RC pic.twitter.com/yo7RI4MCeu Aaron (@aaronp613) August 18, 2026 You can see the right earbud in the users ear, but its indistinguishable from the current AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4. Presumably, the cameras face outward and will snap a photo of whats in a users line of sight and send it to a paired iPhone. Visual Intelligence is getting a major upgrade in iOS 27, including a new Siri mode in the Camera app, nutritional information when looking at a package or photo, bill splitting, and Siri AI app integration. Perris also reports that the new AirPods will alert users about anything blocking the field of view, with a message, To get the most accurate information about things in your environment, make sure AirPods are not covered. Its unclear whether these new AirPods will replace either of the current models or occupy an Ultra space above the AirPods Pro.Apple is expected to hold its iPhone event in early September, so we might find out very soon.

18 Aug 2026 8:16 am