In the release candidate of the macOS Tahoe operating system, version 26.7, mentions of an unannounced Apple device codenamed B790 have been discovered, along with a short demonstration video. In the video, discovered by MacRumors, a user lifts a book so that the camera built into the headphones can read the title on its cover. The system successfully recognizes the text, and a voice‑over explains the essence of the function that allows you to save information from the surrounding world. According to the voice, with the Visual Intelligence function, the user’s world becomes a persistent one, and to capture an interesting object, you just need to ask the system to remember it.

Judging by the code lines found, the cameras in the new AirPods are not intended for the usual photo and video shooting, but for working in conjunction with Visual Intelligence. The Siri voice assistant will be able to use visual context to answer questions about nearby objects and remember what the user might want to revisit later. The main advantage of this approach is that you won’t need to take out your smartphone to form a query. Apple’s current implementation of Visual Intelligence is primarily tied to the iPhone’s camera and screen. The software code also contains a system warning for cases when the earbuds’ cameras are covered. The notification asks users not to cover the AirPods so that the system can provide the most accurate information about the surrounding environment.

The code name B790 has surfaced in leaks before. Well‑known insider Mark Gurman reported that Apple is actively working on a similar gadget and that its premiere could take place as early as September. If these deadlines are confirmed, the new headphones will be shown at the upcoming autumn presentation along with the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the foldable iPhone Ultra smartphone lineup. In addition to B790, the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate also contains references to other unannounced hardware. At present, Apple has not officially announced the development of headphones with cameras and has not disclosed the release date. Many technical details remain unclear, including the principles of image processing and privacy protection mechanisms, which is especially significant for a head‑mounted device whose cameras are directed at the people around it.