Overview

• Apple plans to produce large quantities of smart glasses prototypes by the end of 2025, aiming for a late 2026 consumer release.
• The glasses will feature cameras, microphones, and speakers to support Siri-driven tasks like calls, navigation, music, and live translation.
• Unlike augmented reality glasses, these smart glasses will rely on audio and voice feedback rather than visual displays.
• Apple has shelved its project for a camera-equipped Apple Watch but continues to explore camera-enabled AirPods for future releases.
• Internal concerns persist over Apple's AI performance, which currently relies on third-party models like Google Lens and OpenAI, as competitors Meta and Google advance their proprietary AI technologies.