- Apple is reportedly working internally rather than with an established glasses brand, testing various frame designs including large and slim rectangular frames, oval, and circular versions.
- The smart glasses may combine cameras, microphones, speakers, and Siri without a screen inside the lenses.
- A possible preview of the smart glasses is expected at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2027, with sales anticipated later that year.
- The first Apple smart glasses could use cameras and Visual Intelligence to examine the wearer’s surroundings, with Siri answering questions about nearby objects.
- Users may be able to translate signs and printed text through voice commands, and Siri could save an image and create a reminder linked to it.
- Unlike augmented reality glasses, the reported device may not project directions, messages, or graphics onto the lenses, and built-in speakers may support music, phone calls, and other audio.
- Apple has tested frame materials including acetate with finishes such as black, ocean blue, and light brown.
- Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has reported that Apple considered limiting normal photo and video recording, with one model using cameras mainly for visual input for Siri.
Apple's anticipated smart glasses could revolutionize wearable technology by 2027, integrating Siri and advanced AI features. The glasses are designed to analyze the environment using built-in cameras, enabling users to receive information about nearby objects and translate text through voice commands.
Reports indicate that the device will not include a traditional display, distinguishing it from typical augmented reality glasses. Instead, it may function primarily as a smart assistant, with Siri providing insights based on visual data. Users could ask Siri about their surroundings, enhancing their interaction with the world around them.
The glasses are also expected to feature built-in speakers for audio functions, allowing for music playback and phone calls, effectively serving as open-ear headphones. Apple is reportedly developing the product in-house, testing various frame designs, including large and slim rectangular shapes, as well as oval and circular options. Materials like acetate are being considered for a premium finish, with color options including black, ocean blue, and light brown.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has noted that Apple may limit traditional photo and video capabilities, focusing instead on using the cameras to enhance Siri's functionality. This innovative approach could set a new standard in the smart glasses market, with a potential preview at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2027 and sales expected later that year.
“The glasses may use cameras and Visual Intelligence to let Siri answer questions about nearby objects, and could double as open-ear headphones. Reports also suggest Apple tested camera-free designs and considered limiting photo recording, per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.”
