AI NewsApple Said to Be Developing Visual Intelligence Models for AI Pendant, Other Upcoming Wearables

Apple Said to Be Developing Visual Intelligence Models for AI Pendant, Other Upcoming Wearables

9:54 PM IST · February 23, 2026

Apple is developing new AirPods models with cameras, while also foraying into new AI-powered wearable categories, a report recently highlighted. The company is said to be working on an AI-enabled pendant that could be worn around the neck, which might feature a suite of sensors and cameras to answer user questions based on their surroundings. Now, Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman has shared more details about the AI models that will power these wearables. The Cupertino-based tech giant is reportedly working on its own visual models for the upcoming devices. First introduced with the iPhone 16 Pro series in 2024, Visual Intelligence is part of the Apple Intelligence suite of tools.