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Apple is reportedly speeding up development of its first pair of AI-powered smart glasses, with a targeted release in late 2026. These glasses, internally codenamed "N401" and previously "N50," are designed to compete with Meta’s popular Ray-Ban smart glasses. Insiders describe Apple's glasses as "similar to Meta’s product but better made," and they will feature built-in cameras, microphones, and speakers.
The glasses are expected to "analyze the external world and take requests via the Siri voice assistant," enabling tasks such as making phone calls, playing music, live translations, and GPS navigation. While Apple hasn’t officially confirmed the product, sources indicate that the company plans to produce large quantities of prototypes by the end of this year, collaborating with overseas suppliers. Apple is focusing on simplicity in its initial smart glasses design, foregoing full augmented reality (AR) capabilities for now, with the ultimate goal of releasing AR-capable spectacles in the future.
Google is also actively developing smart glasses using its Android XR system and has partnered with brands like Warby Parker and Gentle Monster to enhance the design and appeal of its devices. The inclusion of AI, particularly assistants like Gemini, is seen as a crucial feature for smart glasses, providing users with real-time information and assistance. Google's focus on fashion and user-friendly design aims to avoid the mistakes of the past, learning from the negative perception associated with the earlier Google Glass.
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The glasses are expected to "analyze the external world and take requests via the Siri voice assistant," enabling tasks such as making phone calls, playing music, live translations, and GPS navigation. While Apple hasn’t officially confirmed the product, sources indicate that the company plans to produce large quantities of prototypes by the end of this year, collaborating with overseas suppliers. Apple is focusing on simplicity in its initial smart glasses design, foregoing full augmented reality (AR) capabilities for now, with the ultimate goal of releasing AR-capable spectacles in the future.
Google is also actively developing smart glasses using its Android XR system and has partnered with brands like Warby Parker and Gentle Monster to enhance the design and appeal of its devices. The inclusion of AI, particularly assistants like Gemini, is seen as a crucial feature for smart glasses, providing users with real-time information and assistance. Google's focus on fashion and user-friendly design aims to avoid the mistakes of the past, learning from the negative perception associated with the earlier Google Glass.
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- www.eweek.com: Apple is speeding up development on its first pair of AI-powered smart glasses, aiming for a late 2026 release.
- www.techradar.com: Google working with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster gives me confidence about the future of smart glasses
- www.tomsguide.com: I just tried Google’s smart glasses built on Android XR — and Gemini is the killer feature
Classification:
- HashTags: #SmartGlasses #AIIntegration #WearableTech
- Target: Consumers
- Product: Smart Glasses
- Feature: Smart Glasses
- Type: AI
- Severity: Informative