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Updated · 9to5Mac · Aug 17
macOS 26.7 RC Leaks Camera AirPods Demo as Apple Eyes September Reveal
Updated
Updated · 9to5Mac · Aug 17

macOS 26.7 RC Leaks Camera AirPods Demo as Apple Eyes September Reveal

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Aug 17

Summary

  • A short video embedded in macOS Tahoe 26.7 RC appears to show Apple testing Visual Intelligence on rumored camera-equipped AirPods, with Siri saying users can ask it to save what they are seeing for later.
  • The earbuds in the clip look close to current AirPods Pro, but their stems appear thicker, while code in the same release reportedly includes B790 references and an “image stream.”
  • Bloomberg previously reported Apple could launch B790 camera AirPods as early as 2026, separate from another camera-equipped model codenamed B798 that is now expected in 2027.
  • Apple’s decision to ship the demo inside a release candidate points to a possible announcement next month at the iPhone event, though the company has not confirmed the product.

Insights

Will Apple's camera-equipped AirPods overcome the creepy factor that killed early smart glasses, or spark a new privacy nightmare?
How will AirPods with constant live visual streaming balance battery life without sacrificing the core audio experience?