In a significant development in the tech world, reports indicate that Apple is preparing to launch its highly anticipated smart glasses in 2026, shortly after Google’s recent announcement of its AR smart glasses.
These innovative glasses are expected to include built-in microphones, speakers, and cameras, focusing heavily on AI functionalities. This will enable users to access features such as navigation assistance, real-time language translation, and music playback.
However, it is important to note that Apple’s smart glasses are likely to lack AR capabilities, setting them apart from Google’s newly released Android XR glasses. It remains uncertain whether these glasses will offer partnerships for brand collaborations like those seen with Google and Warby Parker.
Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses serve as a close comparison, providing users with the ability to execute AI tasks through voice commands, albeit without mixed reality displays.
This latest information follows earlier reports that shaped expectations for Apple’s wearable tech initiative. Initially rumored to be exploring AR glasses similar to Google’s, Apple reportedly shifted its focus, with insiders confirming a new path that does not involve AR features.
As we take a nostalgic glance back at the mixed reception of Google Glass a decade ago, the prospect of Apple’s entry into the smart glasses market certainly raises eyebrows.
