Apple smart glasses may use cameras to understand the real worldApple smart glasses may use cameras to understand the real worldNo display, but built-in speakers for music and callsHealth features may have to waitApple could make its entry into the smart glasses market as early as next year, with a product focused on artificial intelligence rather than augmented reality.
According to reports, the company's first smart glasses are expected to combine cameras, Siri and built-in speakers to help users interact with the world around them, according to reports.
Unlike AR glasses, they are not expected to have a display.
Apple could reportedly limit the ability to take photos and videos, as privacy concerns around camera-equipped smart glasses continue to grow.Apple's first smart glasses are expected to be AI glasses rather than AR glasses.
Reported colour options include black, ocean blue and light brown.Apple is reportedly also exploring health features for future versions of the smart glasses.
Apple smart glasses may use cameras to understand the real world
Apple smart glasses may use cameras to understand the real world
No display, but built-in speakers for music and calls
Health features may have to wait
Apple could make its entry into the smart glasses market as early as next year, with a product focused on artificial intelligence rather than augmented reality. According to reports, the company's first smart glasses are expected to combine cameras, Siri and built-in speakers to help users interact with the world around them, according to reports. Unlike AR glasses, they are not expected to have a display. Instead, users may be able to ask Siri questions about what they are seeing, translate signs and get information about their surroundings. Apple is also reportedly testing different designs as it prepares for a new category of AI-powered wearable devices.The reported glasses could use cameras and Apple's Visual Intelligence technology to help Siri understand what is around the wearer. This could allow users to ask questions about objects and places and receive relevant information.The glasses may also be able to translate text and signage. Another feature reportedly being considered would allow users to ask Siri to save an image of something and remind them about it later. However, the first-generation device may not work like a regular camera. Apple could reportedly limit the ability to take photos and videos, as privacy concerns around camera-equipped smart glasses continue to grow.Apple's first smart glasses are expected to be AI glasses rather than AR glasses. This means the device is not expected to place digital images or information directly in front of the user's eyes.Instead, the glasses could rely on voice commands, cameras and built-in speakers. The speakers could be used for music and other audio, potentially allowing the device to double as a pair of open-ear headphones.Apple is said to be developing the glasses in-house and is reportedly testing several designs. These include larger and slimmer rectangular frames, as well as oval and circular options. The frames could be made from acetate, a material considered more durable and premium than regular plastic. Reported colour options include black, ocean blue and light brown.Apple is reportedly also exploring health features for future versions of the smart glasses. These could include heart-rate monitoring and software tools designed to support fitness and wellness.But such features are not expected in the first version. For the initial model, Apple's focus appears to be on putting AI and Siri into a wearable device that could help users access information without having to constantly look at their phones.
