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Apple Reportedly Developing Camera-Equipped Apple Watches for AI Features

Future Apple Watches may include cameras to support AI-powered Visual Intelligence, with a launch anticipated by 2027.

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Overview

  • Apple is reportedly working on adding cameras to both its standard Apple Watch Series and the Apple Watch Ultra to enable AI-driven Visual Intelligence functionality.
  • The standard Series model may feature a camera embedded in the display, while the Ultra model could have a camera placed on the side, near the digital crown and button.
  • These cameras are expected to support Visual Intelligence, allowing users to scan objects and receive contextual information, similar to features currently available on iPhones.
  • Apple plans to transition its Visual Intelligence technology from reliance on third-party AI models, like those from OpenAI and Google, to its proprietary in-house systems.
  • The launch of these camera-equipped Apple Watches is reportedly projected for 2027, alongside similar advancements in AirPods.