Apple to Unveil First Non-AR Smart Glasses at 2027 WWDC, Shipping Before Year-End
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Updated · The Verge · Nov 15
Apple to Unveil First Non-AR Smart Glasses at 2027 WWDC, Shipping Before Year-End
3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Nov 15
Summary
June 2027 is when Apple plans to announce its first smart glasses at WWDC, with Bloomberg reporting the debut model will omit augmented-reality features.
Year-end 2027 shipments are the current target, while the glasses rely heavily on a revamped Siri AI and iPhone-linked app control rather than full standalone computing.
N50 prototypes run a pared-down visionOS on a processor derived from older Apple Watch chips and use a flat MagSafe-like charger small enough to work while worn.
Wi-Fi support should keep some functions running away from the iPhone, but Apple is positioning the device around style, privacy and high-end audio for calls, music and FaceTime.