Overview
- A short demo video buried in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate and shared Tuesday by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris shows a person holding up a book while a Siri voice says Visual Intelligence can “save” what you see.
- The clip and related software strings indicate the earbuds would send low‑resolution visual input to Apple’s Visual Intelligence system so Siri can identify or log objects rather than let users take conventional photos or videos.
- Code found in the same release candidate includes the product identifier B790 and debug messages referencing image streaming, which reporters say aligns with prior Bloomberg reporting that the device is in late testing.
- Early reporting describes small cameras or infrared sensors in slightly thicker stems, software warnings when sensors are blocked, and possible visible indicators for data transmission, but Apple has not confirmed specs, name, price or a launch date.
- Privacy concerns are already prominent online and among commentators, and the reaction could shape whether Apple shows the product at its September event or delays the release into 2027.