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Apple’s next AirPods to include built-in cameras for Visual Intelligence

Apple’s next-generation AirPods will include front-facing cameras and Visual Intelligence features, according to code in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 RC build.

Source: SoyaCincau · August 18, 2026 at 11:41 PM · AI-assisted report

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Apple’s next-generation AirPods will include front-facing cameras and Visual Intelligence features, according to code in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 RC build.

A demo video posted on X by Aaron of MacRumors shows a user pointing the earbuds at a book and asking Siri to remember the title. The caption reads: “With Visual Intelligence, your world becomes saveable. See something you like? Just ask me to save it for later.” The footage comes from macOS Tahoe 26.7 RC.

If long hair blocks the camera, an error titled “Hair Detected” appears, telling the user to clear the lens for “the most accurate information about things in your environment.” Code also reveals a new Secure Pairing mode, suggesting enhanced security for device pairing.

The leak follows the AirPods Pro 3, released in 2025 with improved audio, noise cancellation, battery life and a PPG sensor for heart-rate tracking. The AirPods Pro 4 are expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro range.

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