Apple’s take on smart glasses could arrive next year, according to a report from Bloomberg on Thursday. While the description of the specs sound a lot like what Meta and Google are doing in that area, Apple has a reputation for fashion-forward and iconic products that could help set it apart as it plays catchup.
The glasses are expected to ship late in 2026 with cameras, microphones and speakers, as well as multimodal AI that could respond to user requests via Siri and that can “see” and analyze the environment of the wearer.
The report comes just two days after Google’s I/O conference, where the company revealed more details about its Android XR platform, alongside partners including Warby Parker, for creating smart glasses offerings.
The smart glasses from Apple would be distinct from the company’s Vision Pro VR headset, a well-reviewed but bulky and expensive product that has failed to catch on with consumers.
The Bloomberg report also said that Apple is scrapping plans to put a camera in its Apple Watch devices.
Apple did not immediately respond to CNET for comment.