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title: "Apple's camera version of AirPods enters advanced testing phase"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/285598876.md"
description: "According to informed sources, the development of Apple's camera-equipped AirPods has entered the late stages, marking its first wearable device designed specifically for the era of artificial intelligence and an important milestone in the product's research and development. The prototype is reportedly close to its final design and functionality, relying on the camera to perceive the environment and provide information, and is currently in advanced testing. Apple hopes to leverage the success of AirPods to enter the AI hardware market. The camera acts as \"eyes\" for Siri, not used for taking photos or videos, but capable of capturing visual information at low resolution. The appearance is similar to AirPods Pro 3, with only the earbud stem slightly longer to accommodate the camera. Apple had planned to release it in the first half of this year, but the launch was delayed due to the postponement of the new version of Siri. The new version of Siri is expected to be launched in September"
datetime: "2026-05-07T18:33:46.000Z"
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# Apple's camera version of AirPods enters advanced testing phase

On May 8th, Jinshi Data reported that informed sources stated that the development of Apple (AAPL.O) AirPods equipped with cameras has entered the later stages. This will be its first wearable device specifically designed for the era of artificial intelligence and represents an important milestone in the product's research and development. According to insiders, the prototype is close to its final design and functionality, relying on the camera to perceive the environment and provide information, and is currently in advanced testing. Apple hopes to leverage the success of AirPods to enter the AI hardware market. The camera acts as "eyes" for Siri, not used for taking photos or videos, but capable of capturing visual information at low resolution. The appearance is similar to AirPods Pro 3, with only the earbud stem being slightly longer to accommodate the camera. Apple had planned to release it in the first half of this year, but the launch was postponed due to delays in the new version of Siri. The new version of Siri is expected to be launched in September

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