Future Apple Watches May Feature Cameras for Enhanced AI Capabilities

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

So, here’s the scoop—straight from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his Power On newsletter. Apple’s playing around with the idea of stuffing cameras into future Apple Watches, and not just any models. We’re talking both the standard Series and the beefed-up Ultra versions. Why? To turn these wrist-huggers into next-level AI sidekicks. And guess what? They’re eyeing a 2027 debut. (Because, apparently, the future isn’t coming fast enough.)

Now, what’s the big deal with slapping a camera on your watch? Imagine this: your watch not just telling time but also dishing out real-time info about whatever you’re looking at—thanks to something fancy called Visual Intelligence. And if that’s not enough, Gurman dropped another bombshell: Apple’s also tinkering with AirPods that come with their own cameras. Yeah, you heard that right. Same timeline, too.

As for where these cameras will live, it’s not a one-size-fits-all situation. The Series might go for a camera that’s part of the display (sleek, right?), while the Ultra could rock a side-mounted one. Because why not make it look like it’s ready for a spy mission?