Apple Watch Getting Built-in Cameras and AI Features
Last Updated on April 16, 2025 by Editorial Team
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Originally published on Towards AI.
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The Gist: Apple plans to add cameras to future Apple Watch models by 2027, enabling AI-powered features like Visual Intelligence. These updates aim to enhance user interactions by analyzing the surrounding environment.
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The standard Apple Watch will have a display-embedded camera, while the Ultra model will feature a side-mounted one.AI-driven Visual Intelligence will help users gather real-world information, similar to features on the iPhone 16.Apple is also working on camera-equipped AirPods with similar AI capabilities.The company plans to use its own AI models to power these features by 2027.
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