Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Apple Plans AI-Enhanced Smart Glasses for 2026
Apple is planning to launch smart glasses with AI by the end of 2026.
These glasses will include cameras, microphones, and speakers, allowing users to interact with Siri.
The glasses will compete with existing smart glasses from Meta and upcoming devices from Android.
Apple's goal is to expand into the AI-powered device market.
Prototypes are set to be produced starting by the end of 2025.
Simultaneously, Apple canceled plans for a camera-equipped Apple Watch.
Apple aims to release AI-enhanced smart glasses by the end of 2026.
The glasses will feature cameras, microphones, and speakers.
Siri will be integrated for user interaction.
The device will compete with Meta's Ray-Bans and Android XR devices.
Apple is also working on new Vision Pro models.
- Who
- Apple
- What
- Apple is developing AI-enhanced smart glasses.
- When
- Targeted for release by the end of 2026.
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned.
- Why
- To compete in the smart glasses market and incorporate AI.
- Target Release
- Late 2026
- Key Features
- Cameras, Microphones, Speakers
- Control Method
- Siri Voice Assistant
- Competition
- Meta's Ray-Bans, Android XR devices
- Development Timeline
- Overseas suppliers prototype production by late 2025
- Recent Development
- Canceled camera-equipped Apple Watch plans
Sources
Apple is no longer working on Watch with camera
Apple’s AI smart glasses could come by late 2026 to take on Meta Ray-Ban’s and Google’s Android XR smart glasses
Apple Smart Glasses Said to Arrive By 2026-End With Built-In Siri Support
