Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman reports that Apple is testing prototypes of AirPods with built-in cameras, with testers “actively using” units in the design validation test (DVT) stage, a step before production validation testing (PVT). Gurman says the cameras are not intended for standard photo or video capture but will gather low-resolution visual context that users can query via Siri, and that the earbuds will include a small LED to indicate when visual data is being sent to the cloud. 9to5Mac additionally reports cameras in both earbuds, longer stems to accommodate the sensors, and that Apple has delayed an early-2026 launch amid Siri delays, with the upgraded Siri reportedly “on track” for a September ship window, per Gurman.
