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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says camera-equipped AirPods are expected to be part of the AirPods Pro lineup rather than a separate 'AirPods Ultra'; a macOS Tahoe 26.7 video hints at a near-term launch, with the camera feeding Visual Intelligence into Siri AI rather than capturing photos or video.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and Macworld's Filipe Espósito report that Apple plans up to three Ultra-branded products—iPhone Ultra (a foldable phone), AirPods Ultra with infrared cameras for Siri Visual Intelligence, and MacBook Ultra with an OLED touchscreen and upgraded chips—to launch between late 2026 and early 2027. The iPhone Ultra is expected to debut in September alongside iPhone 18 Pro/Max, with price estimates around $1,999–$2,499. AirPods Ultra could arrive as soon as this year, leveraging a hands-free Siri experience, while MacBook Ultra is slated for early 2027, featuring a thinner design, Dynamic Island, and potential built-in 5G.
Bloomberg reports OpenAI’s upcoming hardware is expected to be a camera-equipped smart speaker with sensors, potentially overlapping with the AirPods Ultra in some uses, but its portable, carry-anywhere form factor may limit its appeal compared with AirPods Ultra.
Apple has reportedly suspended development of the AirPods Ultra, the rumored camera-equipped earbuds for Siri, leaving the late-2027 launch window in limbo.
The second iOS 27 developer beta uncovers code for a device codenamed B790 that can relay two camera streams from the sides of a user’s head, fueling talk of camera-equipped wearables. While Apple’s AirPods Ultra and smart glasses are both rumored, Bloomberg notes a late-2027 launch window, and Visual Intelligence could power the on‑device Siri-enabled camera features in iOS 27 accessed through a new Camera app mode to identify landmarks, text, and objects.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple plans AirPods Ultra, a camera-equipped earbud above the AirPods Pro 3, that uses infrared cameras to feed data to Siri to boost Visual Intelligence. The cameras aren’t for photos/videos, and hand-gesture control may not be included. If true, it would continue Apple's Ultra branding trend and could launch as early as September alongside other rumored Ultra devices like an iPhone Ultra.
Fresh off launching the budget MacBook Neo, Apple is reportedly prepping at least three premium devices for a high-end Ultra lineup. The lineup reportedly includes a foldable iPhone around $2,000, a touchscreen MacBook Pro for the fall, and next-gen AirPods with cameras to feed Siri. While these could command price premiums over their mainline counterparts, not all may carry the Ultra branding, signaling Apple’s push up- and down-market.
Designer Taiseer Zarruk has created the AirPods Ultra, a pair of earbuds with a body inspired by the Apple Watch Ultra. The AirPods Ultra come with an Apple Watch Ultra-shaped charging case and function as hearing aids, making them accessible to those with listening challenges. The earpiece fits securely and adapts to movement, providing stability during rigorous activities. Available in various colors, the AirPods Ultra offer a sleek and stylish design for sports and extreme adventures.