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Apple Leaks Reveal Camera‑Equipped AirPods, Upcoming iOS 27 Features, and Beats 360 Headphones

Apple leaks in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate and retailer listings have revealed several upcoming products, including camera‑equipped AirPods, a new Apple TV with Siri ...

By macrumors · 61d ago · Source: macrumors

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Apple leaks in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate and retailer listings have revealed several upcoming products, including camera‑equipped AirPods, a new Apple TV with Siri AI, a home hub featuring a widget gallery, and Beats 360 over‑ear headphones with interchangeable cushions, while iOS 27 is expected to launch next month with about 30 new capabilities. According to MacRumors, a video embedded in the Tahoe 26.7 release candidate shows a man using the AirPods' camera to scan a book, and the accompanying text describes a Visual Intelligence feature that lets users save items; however, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that the AirPods may not arrive until 2027. The macOS Tahoe 26.7 update references more than 20 unreleased devices, including new Mac, iPhone, and iPad models, as well as accessories for Apple's home ecosystem, indicating that Siri AI integration is nearing public release. The rumored Apple TV is expected to use an A17 Pro chip or newer, include additional RAM for Siri AI, and incorporate Apple's N1 wireless networking chip, while the updated remote will feature five new functions. The home hub device will support a Widget Gallery that displays content from installed apps, with visibility limited to the primary linked device for privacy; a Smart Stack will rotate widgets based on time of day, usage patterns, and other criteria. Beats 360 headphones, described in retail listings, will offer interchangeable ear and headband cushions in Performance Knit and UltraPlush materials, come in Pink, Black, Cloud, Sky, Navy, and Volt colors, and provide 1.75 times the noise cancellation of the current Beats Studio Pro, making them the first sweat‑ and water‑resistant over‑ear models from Beats. iOS 27, scheduled for release in September, will introduce context‑aware Siri reengineered for generative AI, alongside roughly 30 additional features such as improved photo recognition, enhanced privacy controls, and new health metrics, though Apple has not detailed all capabilities. Apple also launched a new device leasing and financing program this week and raised Apple Music subscription prices, while beta releases for iOS 27 and related software have been issued. MacBook Air availability remains constrained due to ongoing memory shortages, and the company's September iPhone event is expected to feature a split launch for the iPhone 18 lineup. Apple has not confirmed release dates for any of the leaked products, and the effect of these upcoming features on the market is currently unclear.

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