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Apple Shifts From Cheaper Vision Pro to AI Glasses With Dual‑Mode visionOS, Reports Say

Reporting points to a display‑less first model slated for a 2026 preview with sales in 2027.

Overview

  • Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple has paused the N100 “Vision Air” headset and reassigned staff to accelerate smart‑glasses development.
  • At least two glasses models are in the pipeline, with an initial iPhone‑paired version reportedly unveiled in 2026 and targeted to ship in 2027, followed by a display‑equipped variant.
  • The eyewear is said to run visionOS with two behaviors: a full experience when paired to a Mac and a lighter interface when linked to an iPhone.
  • The first generation is expected to omit an in‑lens display and focus on speakers, cameras, AI‑driven voice control, and potential health tracking features.
  • A smaller Vision Pro refresh with a faster chip is still anticipated later in 2025, as more advanced Siri capabilities are reportedly delayed into 2026.