AirPods With Cameras Could Arrive Sooner Than Expected
Apple's first camera-equipped AirPods could launch as soon as next month, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, with a separate project code-named B790 progressing alongside the previously announced B798 model. The B790 hardware is reportedly closer to production and could ship before the year is out, potentially debuting in September alongside new iPhones. The camera-equipped AirPods are expected to cost more than the current AirPods Pro 3 and may be branded as AirPods Ultra rather than AirPods Pro 4.
- ▪Apple has been working on camera-equipped AirPods under the code name B798 as part of a broader AI wearables push.
- ▪A separate camera AirPods project, code-named B790, has been progressing alongside B798 and is closer to production.
- ▪The camera-equipped AirPods are expected to provide a live view of the wearer's surroundings to Siri, rather than taking photos or videos.
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AirPods With Cameras Could Arrive Sooner Than ExpectedMonday August 3, 2026 7:13 am PDT by Hartley CharltonApple's first camera-equipped AirPods could launch as soon as next month, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple has reportedly spent years working on camera-equipped AirPods under the code name "B798," as part of a broader AI wearables push that also encompasses smart glasses and a wearable AI pendant. That model had been on track for a 2026 release before slipping to 2027. In his latest "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that a separate camera AirPods project, code named "B790," has been progressing alongside B798.
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