 "Apple planning to launch Meta-like smart glasses & AirPods with cameras, may unveil them in 2027")
Apple’s long-rumoured smart glasses might finally be making an appearance, with a potential launch date set for 2027. Not only are the glasses in the works, but Apple is also looking to introduce AirPods with built-in cameras, sparking excitement about what the future of wearable tech could look like.
For a while now, Apple has been teasing its vision for spatial computing through products like the Vision Pro, but this may only be the beginning. While the Vision Pro offers a taste of Apple’s approach to head-mounted displays, there seems to be much more in store.
A team within Apple, known as the Vision Project Group, has been hard at work developing new headsets and wearables, including these much-anticipated smart glasses. According to reports, they are eyeing a 2027 release.
Although whispers about Apple’s smart glasses, sometimes called Apple Glass, have circulated for years, technological hurdles have kept them in the realm of speculation. But it seems like the wait could finally be over in a few more years.
These glasses are expected to offer features similar to Meta’s Ray-Bans, integrating tech with everyday eyewear to create an immersive experience.
In addition to the glasses, Apple is also exploring new AirPods with cameras. These aren’t just your average AirPods; they could come equipped with infrared (IR) cameras to better understand the environment, which could enhance features like spatial audio. This tech has been rumoured before but may now be closer to becoming reality.
Impact Shorts
More ShortsDeveloping these devices could be Apple’s way of leveraging the billions of dollars it has already poured into visual intelligence technology. This tech, already seen in the Vision Pro, is designed to scan the user’s surroundings, gather data, and improve the user’s overall experience.
There’s also speculation that some of the technology for these new devices could have its origins in Apple’s work on its long-time Apple Car project, specifically its self-driving systems that relied on object detection.
While the Vision Pro has been a showcase for this technology, it seems Apple’s ambitions extend much further, with plans to incorporate visual intelligence into its wider ecosystem, including the iPhone under what’s being called Apple Intelligence.
With 2027 just around the corner, it looks like we’ll soon get a clearer picture of Apple’s bold vision for wearable tech.
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