The second iOS 27 developer beta has uncovered hints of a new Apple product, according to code found by app designer and developer Sam Henri Gold. The code mentions a product codenamed B790 that can relay two images from cameras on either side of a user's head. Gold speculated it could be Apple's rumored smart glasses, but a more likely possibility is AirPods with cameras, which are reportedly further along in development. AirPods Pro 3 were codenamed B788, while the smart glasses are reportedly N50.
AirPods Ultra and smart glasses: two camera-equipped wearables in development
Apple is rumored to be working on both AirPods Ultra and smart glasses with cameras, with Visual Intelligence expected to be a core feature. While wearing the camera-equipped AirPods, users could look at an object like a houseplant and have Siri provide information. Visual Intelligence is already available on iPhone 15 Pro and newer; on iOS 27, the feature is accessible through the Camera app via a new Siri mode.
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B790 code reveals how Visual Intelligence works on the mystery device
The code appears to instruct Visual Intelligence on how to function on the device. It works with landmarks, text, and known objects, citing the Eiffel Tower in Paris and a coffee mug as examples. The discovery strongly suggests Apple is actively developing more camera-equipped wearables, with Bloomberg reporting that both AirPods Ultra and smart glasses are slated for a late 2027 launch. For more on Apple's legal challenges, see the article on Jon Prosser denying conspiracy to steal Apple secrets. For a comparison with Android devices, read about Google Pixel 7 Pro among 6 Android phones needing replacement. External details were confirmed by MacRumors.
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Source: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/03/ios-27-beta-hints-at-new-apple-product
