- Apple will unveil its smart glasses in June 2027, with a commercial launch expected later in the year.
- Mark Gurman claims that Apple plans to unveil its long-rumored smart glasses at WWDC 2027, giving developers time to build apps ahead of the product's commercial release.
- The Apple smart glasses, codenamed N50, were originally slated to debut this year but were postponed amid growing privacy concerns.
- Apple plans to present its first smart glasses during its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2027 before opening them for sale later in the year.
- This timeline has reportedly been set back from an original introduction this year due to work being...
Apple's smart glasses, codenamed N50, were initially expected to debut this year, but the launch has been pushed to late 2027.15
Mark Gurman reported in his Power On newsletter that the unveiling will occur at WWDC 2027, allowing developers to create apps for the device ahead of its commercial release.2
The delay is primarily due to growing privacy concerns surrounding smart glasses, prompting Apple to take additional time to refine the product and address these issues.
The company aims to ensure that the smart glasses meet user expectations and privacy standards before they hit the market.
This timeline marks a significant shift from the original plan, reflecting Apple's cautious approach to new technology amid increasing scrutiny over privacy in the tech industry.
As the launch date approaches, industry watchers will be keen to see how Apple navigates these challenges and what innovations the smart glasses will bring to the market.
“The smart glasses, codenamed N50, were initially set to debut this year but faced delays due to privacy concerns. Mark Gurman reports that this timeline allows developers time to create apps ahead of the product's commercial release later in 2027.”
