Despite leaked demo, Apple's camera-equipped AirPods still reportedly set for 2027 launch

A leaked demo video recentlysurfaced online, showcasing how Apple's rumored camera-equipped AirPods could work. The leak suggested that the new AirPods could debut alongside theiPhone 18 Pro lineupnext month. Despite the leaked video, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple isstill targeting a 2027 launchfor the camera-equipped AirPods.

In thenew report, Gurman notes that the demo video found in the latest macOS 26.7 release candidate may have suggested that the AirPods were nearing launch. However, Apple is reportedly still working through several challenges surrounding the product, including privacy concerns. According to Gurman, Apple has developed two variants of the upcoming AirPods under the codenames B790 and B798.

The B790 is reportedly a modified version of the AirPods Pro 3 with additional sensors and AI capabilities, and is the model shown in the leaked demo video. The B798, meanwhile, is said to be a next-generation AirPods Pro model equipped with built-in cameras. We can expect more details about Apple's camera-equipped AirPods to emerge in the coming months.