Apple is speeding up work on smart glasses that would compete with similar offerings from Meta and halting plans for a lighter Vision Pro headset, Bloomberg reports. The company is apparently working on at least two different versions: a pair without a display that it could reveal next year and launch in 2027, and a pair with a display originally planned for 2028 that the company wants to “accelerate development” on.
Like Meta’s smart glasses made in partnership with Ray-Ban and Oakley, Apple’s glasses will have speakers, cameras, come in multiple styles, and “will rely heavily on voice interaction and artificial intelligence,” according to Bloomberg. The version of the glasses with a display “could challenge” the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, which have a display in the right lens. Apple is also working on a chip specifically designed for its smart glasses, Bloomberg has previously reported.
With its glasses, Apple will be late to the game. Meta just announced a bunch of new glasses of its own, including a second-generation version of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses with much better battery life that are available now, a new pair of Oakley-branded glasses designed for athletes launching this month, and the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, which my colleague Victoria Song called the best smart glasses she’s ever tried.
As for the lighter Vision Pro headset, Apple had been rumored to launch the product in 2027, but the company told staff that it was pulling people from that headset to help with the glasses. Apple has reportedly scaled back production of the original Vision Pro, but regulatory filings spotted this week revealed that a new version is in the works, which Bloomberg called a “modest refresh” that could launch “as early as the end of this year.”
It’s interesting to see Apple’s shift in focus towards smart glasses. This could really change the landscape of wearable technology. Looking forward to seeing how this develops!
Absolutely, the shift to smart glasses could indeed reshape user interaction with technology. It will be fascinating to see how Apple incorporates their ecosystem into these devices, potentially enhancing convenience and connectivity for users.
You’re right! Smart glasses could really change how we engage with our surroundings. It’ll be interesting to see how Apple integrates their ecosystem into this new device, especially with features like augmented reality that could enhance everyday experiences.
Absolutely! The potential for smart glasses to enhance everyday experiences is exciting. It’ll be fascinating to see how Apple incorporates their ecosystem into this technology, possibly making it more user-friendly and integrated with other devices.
I completely agree! The integration of smart glasses into daily life could really transform how we interact with our surroundings. Plus, with advancements in AR technology, we might see features that go beyond just convenience, like real-time information overlays.
Absolutely! The potential for augmented reality in smart glasses could enhance our everyday experiences, from navigation to social interactions. It’s exciting to think about how Apple might innovate in this space!