AirPods with built-in cameras will give Siri visual awareness of your surroundings, enabling features like ingredient identification and navigation. The update was delayed from 2026 to late 2027 due to Apple Intelligence and Siri development issues.

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Apple's biggest upcoming AirPods update features built-in cameras in both earbuds, designed to give Siri visual awareness of your surroundings — like identifying food ingredients or helping with navigation. Originally planned for 2026, the release has been pushed to late 2027 due to delays with Apple Intelligence and Siri.

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