Apple Watches May Get Built-In Cameras to Support AI Features

Apple is working to add cameras to the Apple Watch in the next two years to enable artificial intelligence features such as Apple Intelligence, according to a report Sunday from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The company is currently considering the addition of cameras to its standard Series watches and Ultra models by 2027, according to Gurman, an Apple commentator with a reliable track record. The report comes as smartphone makers like Apple, Google and Samsung place a growing emphasis on AI features in their latest devices. "The current idea is to put the camera inside the display of the Series version, like the front-facing lens on the iPhone," Gurman wrote in his weekly newsletter. The camera lens on the Ultra would have a slightly different placement, sitting on the side of the watch near the crown and button, he wrote. Apple didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Apple Intelligence, which debuted with the iOS 18.1 update in October, offers a visual search tool that c ... Read full article.