iOS 27 source code reveals a new Apple wearable supporting Visual Intelligence

Is Apple Planning New Smart Glasses? iOS 27 Code Hints at a Mystery Wearable

It looks like we have another mystery on our hands, and this time it’s buried deep within the latest software. X user @samhenrigold recently stumbled upon a curious mention in the iOS 27 source code referencing a new, unannounced Apple wearable labeled with the model number B790.

While the leak doesn’t give us a full product reveal, it does provide one major clue: the device is designed to support Visual Intelligence. If you’re already using an iPhone 15 Pro or newer, you’re likely familiar with this feature, which lets you point your camera at just about anything—from street signs and restaurant logos to textbooks—and ask Siri for details in real time.

What Could This B790 Device Be?

Since the integration of Visual Intelligence requires a camera to analyze your surroundings, we know for certain that the B790 is a camera-equipped wearable. But what form will it take? The rumor mill is already spinning:

Smart Glasses: Given Apple’s ongoing interest in augmented and mixed reality, a pair of lightweight, camera-integrated smart glasses seems like the most logical step forward.
Audio Wearables: There has been speculation about cameras on AirPods, but with reports suggesting that the development of a “camera-equipped” AirPods Ultra model has been paused, this feels less likely for now.

The code specifically outlines how the device handles object recognition, including landmarks, text, and branding. Because this requires both imaging hardware and sophisticated processing, we are clearly looking at a piece of hardware that is intended to see the world through the user’s eyes.

We are still in the early stages of speculation, but the appearance of the B790 in the source code is a strong indicator that Apple’s wearable roadmap is moving beyond the Apple Watch and Vision Pro. Whether this turns into a product we can buy or just another shelved prototype remains to be seen, but it’s definitely something to keep an eye on.