Apple is currently in the process of developing a new iteration of AirPods, codenamed B790, which are rumored to make their grand entrance as soon as the September 2026 fall event. Unlike traditional earbuds, these innovative AirPods are equipped with cameras designed specifically for environmental sensing. Their primary function is to gather real-time visual data, which will be utilized by Siri and Apple's Visual Intelligence system to enable visual perception and facilitate AI-driven question-and-answer sessions—not for capturing photos or videos in the conventional sense.

Users will have the ability to inquire about objects in their vicinity or request environmental information simply by using their voice. Siri, leveraging the visual input from the cameras, will provide relevant responses, and users will even have the option to save this information for future reference. In the event that the camera is obstructed, users will receive a prompt notification. Furthermore, the system code has revealed hints regarding the setup process for Visual Intelligence, alongside indications of numerous other unreleased Apple products waiting in the wings.