Apple is pushing ahead with plans to launch its first pair of smart glasses alongside an AI-powered pendant and camera-equipped AirPods, according to a report from Bloombergis Mark Gurman. The three devices come with built-in cameras and will connect to an iPhone, allowing Siri to use “visual context to perform actions.” Bloomberg news.
Apple is reportedly set to begin production of its smart glasses in December, ahead of a 2027 launch. The new device will compete directly with the Meta line of smart glasses and is said to feature speakers, microphones and a high-definition camera for taking photos and videos, plus an additional lens designed to enable AI features.
The glasses won’t have a built-in display, but will allow users to make phone calls, interact with Siri, play music and “perform actions based on their surroundings,” such as asking about ingredients in food. Bloomberg. Apple’s smart glasses could also help users identify what they’re seeing, refer to landmarks while offering directions, and remind wearers to complete a task in specific situations. Bloomberg news.
The company reportedly plans to develop the smart glasses frames in-house, instead of partnering with a third party like Meta, with Ray-Ban and Oakley. Prototype glasses use a cable to connect to the battery and the iPhone, but Bloomberg states that “newer versions have in-frame components”. Apple reportedly wants to make its smart glasses stand out by offering a high-quality design and advanced camera technology. The company is still working on smart glasses with an artificial intelligence display, although its launch is “many years away” Bloomberg he says.
Apple’s plans for AI hardware don’t stop there, as the company is expected to build on its Google Gemini-powered Siri upgrade with AirTag-sized AI while people can wear it as a necklace or pin. This device would “essentially serve as an always-on camera” for the iPhone and has a microphone to call Siri, Bloomberg news. A pendant that Information first reported last month, it’s said to come with a built-in chip, but will rely mainly on the iPhone’s computing power. According to him, the device could arrive as early as next year Bloomberg.