The existence of AirPods Ultra with camera is finally being confirmed thanks to a huge software leak. While rumors had been swirling for months, a major discovery has just been made in the very latest macOS 26.7 RC (Tahoe) update. The wait is nearly over for Apple ecosystem enthusiasts who have been anticipating this revolution!
“Visual Intelligence”: The Selling Point of the AirPods Ultra with Camera
The big new feature revealed by this software leak is the integration of a technology called Visual Intelligence. But how does it work in everyday use?
In the demonstration video hidden within Apple’s system, a user is seen holding a book in front of them. The camera built into the AirPods Ultra with camera spots the object, identifies the title, and can save it for later. A voiceover explains: “With Visual Intelligence, your world becomes savable. See something you like? Just ask me to save it for later.”
Control at the Heart of the Experience (and of Privacy)
This is the fundamental point of this new technology. Your earbuds spot what you’re looking at, but they only analyze and save it if you explicitly ask the AI to do so.
There is no question of permanent video recording. The system acts as an on-demand tool. Come across a book or a monument? Ask Siri to “read” your surroundings at that very moment. Incidentally, an amusing detail confirms the physical presence of the sensors: if your hair covers the lenses, your earbuds send you an alert to clear the view.
Project B790: An Imminent Launch in September?
Known internally by the codename B790, these AirPods Ultra with camera appear ready to be unveiled. The presence of such a polished video tutorial in the Release Candidate version of an update indicates a very imminent launch.
Everything suggests Apple is laying the groundwork for its big fall Keynote. These AI-powered earbuds could share the spotlight with the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro. A true visual assistant grafted onto your ears, just by asking!
