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iOS 27 Beta Hints at New Apple Product Such as 'AirPods Ultra'

The second iOS 27 developer beta seemingly hints at a new Apple product, according to code uncovered by app designer and developer Sam Henri Gold.

iOS 27 Beta Hints at New Apple Product Such as AirPods Ultra Feature
The code mentions a product codenamed B790 that can relay "two images from cameras on either side of [a] user's head." Gold speculated that the code could be referring to Apple's rumored smart glasses, but a more likely possibility is AirPods with cameras, which are reportedly further along in development compared to the glasses. AirPods Pro 3 were codenamed B788, while the smart glasses are reportedly codenamed N50.

Apple is rumored to be working on both "AirPods Ultra" and smart glasses with cameras, and Visual Intelligence is expected to be a core feature of these products. While wearing the camera-equipped AirPods or glasses, you would be able to look at something such as a house plant and have Siri provide you with information about it.

Visual Intelligence is already available on the iPhone 15 Pro and newer. On iOS 27, the feature is accessible through the Camera app via a new "Siri" mode.

The code appears to instruct Visual Intelligence on how to function on the mystery device. It says the feature works with landmarks, text, and known objects, with the Eiffel Tower in Paris and a coffee mug cited as two examples.


The code does not reveal much else, but it serves as yet another indication that Apple is actively developing more camera-equipped wearables.

According to the latest reporting from Bloomberg, both the "AirPods Ultra" and the smart glasses are currently slated to launch in late 2027.

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jz0309 Avatar
2 weeks ago
Oh, the "canceled" AirPods make a return, in what, 3 hrs? Gotta be a world record :eek: :cool:
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
2 weeks ago
Hang on wasn't there a post earlier today that said they have been cancelled?

I'm so confused.
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Plutonius Avatar
2 weeks ago
What name will Apple use when all their products are called "Ultra" ?

Maybe, Apple will start naming all their products "Epic" ?
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
JPack Avatar
2 weeks ago

Hang on wasn't there a post earlier today that said they have been cancelled?

I'm so confused.
AirPower, Magic Charger, and many other cancelled products have shown up in iOS code.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
963852741 Avatar
2 weeks ago

What name will Apple use when all their products are called "Ultra" ?

Maybe, Apple will start naming all their products "Epic" ?
Primo.
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JPack Avatar
2 weeks ago
Definitely AirPods because B-series codename. Glasses would be N.
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