Overview
- Bloomberg reports Apple distributed broader N50 glasses prototypes that drop a display for dual cameras and audio, with production targeted as early as December 2026 for a 2027 release.
- Camera-equipped AirPods use low-resolution sensors to inform AI features rather than capture photos or video, with a launch possible later in 2026.
- An AirTag-sized pendant is described as an iPhone-dependent accessory with always-on cameras and a microphone, remains early-stage and could be canceled, with features like a speaker still under debate.
- The projects emphasize in-house frame design using higher-end materials, progressing from cabled, battery-pack prototypes to components embedded in the glasses’ frames.
- A chatbot-style Siri for iOS 27 is reportedly being built on models co-developed with Google, positioning the wearables as always-on companions in response to products such as Meta’s Ray‑Ban glasses.