Pricing for either camera AirPods model has not been disclosed, and Apple has not commented on costs.

Two camera-enabled AirPods models are in the works: a 2026-candidate codenamed B790 and a later B798 targeting 2027, with internal Apple teams reportedly testing competing variants.

The sensors are described as enabling Visual Intelligence to interpret surroundings and boost AI-driven responses via Siri, potentially tying into future Apple Glass concepts.

Analysts view the camera AirPods as a potential new product category to differentiate Apple’s audio lineup and expand wearables, though practical use cases, privacy, and battery life are still in question.

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Evidence of development appears in iOS 27 beta 2 references to the B790, spotted by a developer, signaling ongoing progress.

Design expectations include slightly longer stems to house cameras and an LED indicator for cloud data uploads, with Visual Intelligence integration; however, exact specs remain unclear.

Bloomberg’s reporting notes a 2026 timeline is more likely for the camera-equipped model, while internal efforts include parallel designs and multiple prototypes.

The cameras are intended to capture environmental data to assist Siri, rather than serving as user-facing photo or video capture tools.

Apple’s wearables revenue reached about $7.9 billion in fiscal Q3, up around 6% year over year, as the company pursues new growth amid currency headwinds and higher memory costs.

There is no official confirmation on specifications or release dates; all timelines derive from Bloomberg and industry sources.

Apple has not officially confirmed these plans, and timelines remain speculative based on multiple industry reports.