Apple is reportedly working on a new AirPods variant featuring a built-in camera, designed to understand the user’s surroundings and provide better contextual responses when interacting with Apple Intelligence.

This approach seems like Apple’s alternative to smart glasses, allowing users to access environment-aware AI features without needing a wearable display. The device is expected to integrate Visual Intelligence, a feature Apple previously introduced to help users gather real-world information through AI.

However, this next-gen AirPods is not expected to launch until 2027, meaning it could still be in early development stages.