Apple is expanding its wearable technology range with the development of smart glasses featuring cameras and new AirPods with low-resolution cameras, aiming for a 2027 release. These innovations seek to enhance user interaction and complement existing devices like the iPhone and Vision Pro headset.
Apple is advancing its footprint in the wearable technology market with new developments centered around smart glasses and enhanced AirPods, according to a recent report from the Bloomberg newsletter “Power On” by Mark Gurman.
Although the launch of Apple’s smart glasses is not imminent, the Cupertino-based technology giant is actively working on bringing this device to the market. The glasses are being designed to work seamlessly with the iPhone, with the company aiming to create an intelligent wearable that bridges the gap just shy of fully realised augmented reality.
The upcoming smart glasses will be equipped with cameras, enabling them to perceive the user’s surroundings and provide contextual information. Alongside visual inputs, the glasses are expected to include built-in speakers to deliver auditory data and other features. However, it remains unclear if the glasses will be able to capture photos or video, as other competing products like the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses do.
Speculation suggests these smart glasses will arrive around 2027. In the same timeframe, Apple is also reported to be developing a new iteration of its AirPods that will include cameras. These wireless audio devices are believed to incorporate low-resolution cameras, identified internally by the codename B798.
Apple has established a strong presence in the wearables sector with products such as AirPods, Apple Watch, and the Vision Pro headset. The company intends to extend this portfolio with cost-effective, everyday smart glasses designed to enhance users’ lifestyles. Additionally, work is reportedly underway on next-generation Vision Pro headsets, which are expected to be offered at a lower price point and incorporate advanced technology, including a second-generation model powered by the M5 chip.
Mark Gurman, writing in Bloomberg’s “Power On” newsletter, confirms these developments but notes that the smart glasses remain in the developmental stage and are not close to commercial release.
Source: Noah Wire Services
- https://9to5mac.com/2025/04/27/apple-smart-glasses-closer-to-reality/ – Corroborates Apple’s active development of smart glasses and ongoing progress toward bringing them to market.
- https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/metas-display-toting-ai-smart-glasses-could-spoil-apples-party-in-2025/ – Supports the context of Apple’s competition with Meta in the smart glasses space, though referenced indirectly.
- https://petapixel.com/2025/01/28/apple-are-developing-smart-glasses-to-compete-with-metas-ray-bans/ – Confirms Apple’s development of visionOS for smart glasses and exploration of camera-equipped designs competing with Meta’s Ray-Bans.
- https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/10/apple-still-exploring-smart-glasses-meta-ray-bans/ – Validates Apple’s research into smart glasses with microphones, cameras, and AI integration, emphasizing iPhone compatibility.
- https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/03/09/apple-smart-glasses-still-a-distant-possibility-as-apple-considers-its-wearables-future – Supports the 3-5 year timeline for Apple Glass development and references ongoing work on camera-equipped AirPods (codename B798).
- https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/10/apple-still-exploring-smart-glasses-meta-ray-bans/ – Reiterates Apple’s focus on Vision Pro successors with advanced chips and efforts to create mid-range wearable alternatives.
- https://www.techtimes.com/articles/310141/20250427/apple-smart-glasses-not-close-being-ready-may-come-2027-alongside-airpods-cameras.htm – Please view link – unable to able to access data
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Freshness check
Score:
8
Notes:
The information appears recent, referencing Mark Gurman’s newsletter from Bloomberg. However, speculation about a 2027 release could indicate a speculative rather than concrete timeline.
Quotes check
Score:
5
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There are no direct quotes from individuals in the narrative, which limits the ability to verify them against original sources.
Source reliability
Score:
9
Notes:
The narrative originates from Tech Times, which may not be as widely recognized for business or technology reporting as Bloomberg, but references Mark Gurman, a reputable tech journalist.
Plausability check
Score:
8
Notes:
Claims about Apple developing smart glasses and updated AirPods with cameras seem plausible given their established presence in wearables. However, specific releases like 2027 remain speculative.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): OPEN
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): MEDIUM
Summary:
The narrative includes plausible developments from a reputable tech journalist, but lacks direct quotes for verification. The speculated 2027 release timeframe and the absence of definitive news sources contribute to a medium confidence level.
