What will the new smart accessories surprise us with?
Apple is developing its own line of smart glasses, Apple Glass, which will be a direct competitor to Meta Ray-Ban gadgets. The new product will be part of a large-scale strategy to integrate artificial intelligence into wearable devices.
This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing Apple Insider.
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Notably, the first generation of Apple Glass will not feature full-fledged augmented reality (AR) screens. However, the gadget will have cameras for taking photos and videos, the ability to receive calls, play music, and work with notifications from the iPhone.
The main feature will be the updated Siri in iOS 27. Thanks to the built-in cameras and Apple Intelligence, the voice assistant will be able to analyze the user’s surroundings in real time and answer questions based on what it “sees”.
Design and materials
Apple plans to make the glasses recognizable accessories on par with AirPods or Apple Watch. Designers are considering four types of frames:
- bulky rectangular (similar to classic Ray-Ban);
- thin rectangular;
- large oval or round;
- elegant round frames in a compact design.
Instead of regular plastic, developers plan to use more expensive acetate. The cameras will feature vertically oriented lenses with backlighting. The glasses will be available in black, dark blue, and light brown colors.
Apple’s AI device strategy
The glasses are a small part of the tech giant’s new ecosystem. The company is working on two more devices with computer vision support:
- AirPods Pro with cameras: the headphones will have infrared sensors for scanning the environment.
- AI pendant: a compact device with cameras and microphones that can be worn on clothing (wearable pin).
The launch of Apple Glass is expected between 2026 and 2027. The special AI pendant will not appear before 2027.
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