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Apple to launch AI-powered smart glasses in 2027, focusing on voice and camera features
Key points
- Apple's first smart glasses are AI-powered, not AR, launching in 2027.
- They will use cameras for Siri to interact with the real world.
- Features include environmental context, translation, and audio playback.
- Multiple styles are planned, made from acetate, with various finishes.
- Future iterations may include health monitoring features.
Upcoming AI-Powered Smart Glasses
Apple is anticipated to debut its first AI-powered smart glasses in 2027. These glasses will integrate Visual Intelligence and bring Siri into real-world interactions. The primary function will be voice and camera-based, as they will not include displays, distinguishing them from AR glasses.
Core Functionality and Features
The cameras on the glasses will enable Siri to analyze the user's environment, answer questions, provide contextual information, and translate signage. Another expected feature is the ability to save images and set reminders, as indicated by a macOS 26.7 leak. The glasses will also incorporate speakers for music and audio playback, functioning as open-ear headphones.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman suggests Apple may restrict the glasses from taking photos and videos to avoid privacy concerns, similar to those faced by Meta's Ray-Ban glasses.
Design and Materials
Apple is designing these glasses internally, offering several styles including large rectangular frames, slimmer rectangular designs, and various oval or circular options. The frames are expected to be made from acetate, a durable material, and will be available in finishes such as black, ocean blue, and light brown.
Future Health Integration
Future iterations of the product may position the glasses as a health device. This could involve integrating heart-rate monitors, similar to AirPods Pro 3, and additional software features like Apple Watch's Workout Buddy. Health-related features are not expected in the initial release.
Release Timeline
Current reports indicate that Apple will unveil these glasses at WWDC 2027 to allow developers to prepare. The product is then expected to ship later that year, potentially in September, coinciding with the 20th anniversary all-glass iPhone.
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Apple is expected to release its first AI-powered smart glasses in 2027, which will integrate Visual Intelligence and Siri for real-world interaction without a display. These glasses will primarily function through voice and camera input, offering features like environmental context, translation, and audio playback.