A new report by The Information says Apple is working on an AirTag-sized AI-powered pin that boasts two built-in cameras, microphones, and a speaker.
The report says “development is in the very early stages and could still be canceled”. If the product actually launches it will likely run the new Siri chatbot that Apple is developing for release alongside iOS 27 in the fall.
From the report:
Apple’s pin, which is a thin, flat, circular disc with an aluminum-and-glass shell, features two cameras—a standard lens and a wide-angle lens—on its front face, designed to capture photos and videos of the user’s surroundings, the people said. It also includes three microphones to pick up sounds in the area surrounding the person wearing it. It has a speaker, a physical button along one of its edges and a magnetic inductive charging interface on its back, similar to the one used on the Apple Watch, the people said. Apple engineers are aiming to make the pin the same size as an AirTag, only slightly thicker, one of the people said.
The report says the new pin is circular and is similar in size to an AirTag, but slightly thicker. The device has an aluminum and glass shell, and has two cameras, one with a standard lens and the other with a wide-angle lens. Meanwhile, three microphones are designed to pick up sound, while an included speaker will play audio. A physical control button is along one edge. The device is said to recharge wirelessly, like an Apple Watch.
While The Information reports it is not yet clear if Apple plans to sell the pin on its own or if it will be bundled with other devices, the physical button and built-in equipment indicates that it can operate independently.