Apple plans to launch smartglasses by the end of 2026

Apple is planning to launch smartglasses by the end of 2026. According to Bloomberg News, citing “people with knowledge of the matter,” Apple engineers are accelerating the development of their smartglasses to compete with Meta Platforms’ popular Ray-Ban smart glasses.

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The people, who requested anonymity due to the lack of official announcements, revealed that Apple will commence producing large quantities of prototypes at the end of this year with overseas suppliers.

Apple’s smartglasses are expected to feature cameras, microphones, and speakers, enabling them to analyze the external environment and respond to requests through the Siri voice assistant. They will also be capable of handling various tasks, such as making phone calls, playing music, providing live translations, and offering turn-by-turn directions. This approach aligns with Meta’s current smartglasses and upcoming devices running Alphabet Inc.’s Android XR operating system.

One individual familiar with the glasses expressed their belief that they will be similar to the Meta product but superior in terms of quality.

Developing an AI device poses a high-stakes competition for Apple. The company has faced challenges in incorporating compelling AI features into its iPhones, iPads, and Macs, and now risks missing out on potential new product categories. The Apple Intelligence platform, launched last year, has fallen behind competitors’ technology.

Concerns remain among Apple’s smartglasses team that its AI shortcomings could hinder the success of the new product. The Meta Ray-Bans and upcoming glasses running the Android operating system benefit from the strength of Meta’s Llama and Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence platforms.

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