Future Apple Watch could include cameras to power "Visual Intelligence"

Forward-looking: Given the recent disaster that was the Ai Pin, it's easy to imagine that companies would want to steer clear of artificial intelligence wearables. But Apple is reportedly confident it can bring AI features to its smartwatches, thanks to new models that will feature cameras.

According to Bloomberg's Apple expert Mark Gurman, the Cupertino giant is considering adding cameras to both its standard Series and Ultra model smartwatches, with plans for a 2027 launch.

In the case of the standard Series of Apple Watches, the camera is expected to be placed inside the display, either under it or as a cutout. In the more expensive Ultra models, the camera will be on the side of the smartwatch, which would likely make it easier to point at objects.

The addition of the cameras would allow the Apple Watches to support Visual Intelligence, the company's version of Google ...