iOS 27 Beta Code Reveals 'AirPods Ultra' with Dual Cameras — Contradicting Same-Day Suspension Report

In a twist on the same day Kosutami claimed camera AirPods development was "suspended," developer Sam Henri Gold discovered code in iOS 27 beta 2 referencing a device codenamed "B790" that processes dual camera images from "left" and "right" sides of a user's head.

What the Code Reveals

• Codename B790: Processes dual camera image streams from left/right positions
• Proximity to known devices: B788 = AirPods Pro 3, B798 = rumored "AirPods Ultra" per Mark Gurman
• Dual cameras: Suggests stereo vision capability for spatial awareness and depth mapping
• iOS integration: Code sits within Apple Intelligence framework

Suspended or Still Coming?

The contradiction is notable. One explanation: Apple may have multiple camera-AirPods projects in flight. The "suspended" project could be one hardware variant while a different team continues development on the AirPods Ultra codename. Apple commonly runs parallel prototyping tracks and kills the less promising one. The code in iOS 27 beta suggests at least one variant remains active enough to require software support.

What This Means for Buyers

Don't wait for camera AirPods. Even if the project continues, a consumer launch is unlikely before mid-2027 at the earliest. The AirPods Pro 3 and upcoming iOS 27 AirPods features deliver excellent value today. Browse all options in our earbuds comparison.