Future Apple Watches May Include Cameras for Enhanced AI Capabilities

Apple is reportedly planning to integrate cameras into upcoming Apple Watch models to enhance AI functionalities, with a potential launch in 2027.

So, here’s the scoop straight from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his Power On newsletter: Apple’s not just stopping at making your wrist a mini command center. They’re eyeing cameras for future Apple Watch models—yep, both the regular Series and the beefed-up Ultra. Imagine snapping a pic of that mysterious plant during your hike and getting instant intel right on your wrist. That’s the kind of ‘Visual Intelligence’ magic they’re aiming for. (Because, let’s face it, we’ve all been there, staring at a leaf, clueless.)

But wait, there’s more. Gurman dropped another bombshell: AirPods with cameras are in the works, targeting a 2027 debut. And how they’ll cram a camera into those tiny earbuds is anyone’s guess. As for the watches, the standard Series might sneak the camera into the display—sleek and stealthy. The Ultra? They’re thinking outside the box, literally, with a side-mounted camera. Because why not make your watch even more of a conversation starter?