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macOS Leak Reveals Apple's Camera-Equipped AirPods
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THE BRIEF
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A leaked macOS Tahoe 26.7 demo confirms Apple is developing camera-equipped AirPods designed to use Visual Intelligence to identify objects in a user's surroundings.
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The earbuds, codenamed B790, are expected to debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, with potential branding as 'AirPods Ultra' and a price point above the current Pro tier.
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The system uses computer vision to provide context to Siri, though Apple has not yet clarified privacy protocols or the exact activation mechanism for the sensors.