Rumour · not confirmed by Apple

AirPods Pro with cameras

AirPods Pro with small cameras for Visual Intelligence appear in Apple's code. Mark Gurman now expects them in fall 2027 after a 2026 launch fell through.

Expectedfall 2027

Overall confidenceMedium

Claims tracked5

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High confidence

Cameras that feed Visual Intelligence and Siri (not for taking photos).

A demo video was found in macOS code, and Bloomberg reports the same.

First reported Aug 2026 · Source: MacRumors AirPods Pro roundup · MacRumors

Medium confidence

Launches in fall 2027, possibly with the iPhone 20.

Bloomberg says so, but the timeline has moved several times.

First reported Jun 16, 2026 · Source: MacRumors · MacRumors

Medium confidence

Looks like AirPods Pro 3, with cameras in the stems and a light that shows when they're in use.

One reliable source (Bloomberg).

First reported Jun 16, 2026 · Source: MacRumors

Medium confidence

Apple dropped a camera version of AirPods Pro 3 (B790) and is focusing on a new generation (B798).

Mark Gurman.

First reported Aug 19, 2026 · Source: MacRumors

Low confidence

Busted Launches in 2026.

Some reports expected a September 2026 debut; it didn't happen.

First reported Aug 3, 2026 · Source: MacRumors AirPods Pro roundup · MacRumors

High: several reliable reporters or supply-chain evidence agree. Medium: one reliable reporter, or several weaker ones. Low: a single leaker or an unclear source. After launch we mark each claim confirmed or busted.