hello. This is Technologytodaynow. Until now, it has been reported that Apple will launch the third generation of the AirPods Pro, the next generation, with infrared cameras. The infrared cameras of the AirPods Pro are expected to be used primarily for health rather than camera functions, or to improve spatial sound, recognize aerial gestures, and utilize AI functions. In addition to the AirPods Pro, another product that will be equipped with cameras is the next generation Apple Watch.
Apple Watch 12 Camera Cancellation News
Apple Watch 12, which was scheduled to be released in 2027, was expected to be equipped with a camera to collect ambient field of view information and provide new features based on that information. However, the development of Apple Watch’s cameras may not have gone as planned. According to a Bloomberg report, Apple has stopped developing the Apple Watch with the camera, which was scheduled to be released in 2027.
Apple has no plans to release an Apple Watch with cameras for the time being, according to reports. Apple had been developing Apple Watch and Apple Watch Ultra models with cameras that allowed the wearer to see their surroundings, but the project was reportedly terminated this week. The cameras that were supposed to be installed on the Apple Watch are not reportedly used for features such as photography or FaceTime.
Apple Watch 12 Camera, what features were expected?
The camera for the Apple Watch, which Apple was developing, was not just an additional feature improvement like the camera installed on the AirPods, but the camera of the Apple Watch was going to be used to get information about objects or places around where users are located. For example, the camera on the iPhone or iPad was planned to include the ability to locate a door and check whether it is open or closed, pushed or pulled. In addition, the door direction function for the visually impaired will also be provided to read phone numbers or phrases written on the door.
Additionally, Apple Watch’s camera was expected to collect ambient vision information through the camera, tell people when they point at a restaurant or store, and provide information on plants or objects, just like its Door Direction function, which reads phone numbers and phrases written on the door. In addition, Apple Watch’s camera and Apple’s Visual Intelligence were expected to be combined, such as providing a language translation function, but the development was eventually canceled.
Finalize
However, it has not been confirmed whether Apple will continue development later or whether it has stopped developing at all. If the development was successful, it would have been quite useful, which is a shame.