Spotted by developer Sam Henri Gold on Twitter, iOS 27 beta 2 includes references to an upcoming Apple product codenamed B790, likely to be the rumored AirPods with cameras.

Apple has long been rumored to be developing a new variant of AirPods Pro 3 with cameras, which should bring Visual Intelligence to AirPods. Now, iOS 27 beta 2 offers a hint at its potential functionality.

Developer Sam Henri Gold found some sort of system prompt for codename B790 within iOS 27 beta 2, highlighting many key details for how these AirPods with cameras could work with Visual Intelligence:

Given the “two images from cameras on either side of user’s head” bit, it’s almost certain that B790 is in reference to the rumored AirPods with cameras. Gold initially speculated that this would be for Apple AI glasses, but given the codename – it’s probably the AirPods with cameras.

One weird quirk here is that the codename in this software leak is B790, whereas Bloomberg reports that the codename is B798. However, it’s possible this could just be representative of varying stages of development.

AirPods with cameras were expected to debut sometime this year, but have since been delayed because of software mishaps. Now, AirPods with cameras should debut next fall, alongside the 20th anniversary iPhone.

In theory, they’ll serve useful for being able to ask Siri contextual questions about your environment. You’ll be able to use Visual Intelligence without pulling out your iPhone – making it much quicker.

What do you think of the rumored AirPods with cameras? Would you upgrade from your AirPods Pro 3? Let us know in the comments.

My favorite Apple accessory recommendations:

• Anker MagSafe/Qi2 Ultra-Slim Battery Pack
• AirPods Pro 3 (2x ANC vs AirPods Pro 2!)
• Anker Nano 45W Fast Charger with Smart Display
• Anker Nano 13-in-1 MacBook Docking Station
• Logitech MX Master 4 Mouse for Mac
• Belkin Qi2 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Stand

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