Overview

• Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple has paused the lower-cost N100/Vision Air headset and reassigned engineers to accelerate smart-glasses development.
• At least two glasses are in the works: an initial screenless N50 that pairs with an iPhone and could be previewed in 2026 for a 2027 launch, and a later in-lens display model on an accelerated timeline.
• A future design may support two modes, running full visionOS when tethered to a Mac and a lightweight interface when paired with an iPhone.
• Early features are expected to include speakers, cameras, voice control, and a custom chip, with health-tracking capabilities under consideration.
• Vision Pro remains the high-end flagship, with a refresh featuring a faster chip and improved ergonomics anticipated soon, while Meta’s Ray-Ban Display underscores competitive pressure.