The Short Version
iOS 27 beta code references camera-equipped AirPods codenamed B790, even as a leaker claims Apple suspended the project in 2026.
AirPods with cameras are either almost done, suspended, or both, depending on which source you trust. iOS 27 beta code references a product codenamed B790 with two forward-facing cameras, one on each earbud stem, designed to let Siri identify objects in front of you. That's a engineering artifact, not a rumor. But leaker Kosutami says the project is suspended, which directly contradicts Bloomberg's June 2026 report that it was in advanced testing and close to production. The most plausible explanation from the sources: Apple built the hardware but held the product because the smarter Siri it needs wasn't ready in time.