"The new earbuds are said to use low-resolution cameras on their stalks to capture low-resolution imagery, which will ultimately be fed to Apple's long-delayed AI Siri assistant."
"There's no word on when we may actually see them, but according to Gurman they were initially slated to debut "as early as the first half" of 2026, only to be pushed back by AI Siri delays. Now, he believes that Siri upgrade will arrive in September (likely alongside the foldable iPhone and iPhone 18 models)."
"Gurman says they'll basically serve as the eyes for Apple's smarter Siri, allowing you to ask questions about anything in front of you. Intriguingly, they may also be able to remind you of objects - like when you pass the eggs in the supermarket - and help deliver directions based on landmarks."
"But even if the new AirPods will have a low-resolution view of the world, they'll still technically be yet another surveillance device, and that alone may turn off privacy-focused users who've already written off Meta's smart glasses. Gurman reports they may have some sort of indicator of when the cameras are active, which is the least Apple could do."
Camera-equipped AirPods are reported to be nearing reality, using low-resolution cameras on their stalks to capture low-resolution imagery. The captured imagery would be used to support an upgraded, long-delayed AI Siri assistant. Prototypes are reportedly in design validation testing, with workers evaluating capabilities. Initial timing expectations placed a release as early as the first half of 2026, but delays are attributed to progress on Siri. The earbuds are expected to act as “eyes” for Siri, enabling questions about nearby items, reminders about objects encountered in daily life, and directions based on landmarks. Privacy concerns remain, though an indicator for when cameras are active is expected.
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