Apple leaks AirPods with cameras in macOS Tahoe video

Apple has inadvertently revealed its long-rumored AirPods with cameras in a promotional video embedded in the release candidate of macOS Tahoe 26.7. The clip, discovered by developer Aaron (@aaronp613), shows a user holding a book while Siri uses Visual Intelligence to identify and save the content. The product, internally codenamed B790, is expected to launch as early as September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. Source: elespanol Source: elmundoes

What the video shows

The short video demonstrates how the cameras, which are not for photos or video but act as "eyes for Siri," feed Visual Intelligence to recognize objects and places. A voice-over explains: "With Visual Intelligence, your world becomes saveable. See something you like? Just ask me to save it for later." Source: infobae The design closely resembles AirPods Pro 3, with a slightly thicker stem. Source: elmundoes

Additional details and disagreements

• The cameras transmit low-resolution images to Siri, and a notification reminds users to keep the AirPods uncovered for accurate recognition. Source: infobae
• Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, cited by both elespanol and elmundoes, suggests a September launch, but infobae notes Gurman's May prediction, while elmundoes says "seguramente se anuncien a principios de septiembre." Source: elmundoes
• The macOS code also references other unreleased products, including a home hub (J490/J491), a HomePod mini with a new chip, and the iPhone 18 Pro (V63/V64). Source: elmundoes

Privacy concerns

Gurman has highlighted privacy as a major challenge for camera-equipped wearables, a concern echoed by infobae. A LED light would indicate when data is transmitted to the cloud, similar to Meta's Ray-Ban glasses. Source: elmundoes Source: infobae