Apple will be launching its first pair of smart glasses next year: Here’s what’s coming

Next year, Apple will unveil its inaugural pair of AI-powered smart glasses, integrating Visual Intelligence and bringing Siri into the real world. These glasses will be primarily voice and camera-based, primarily relying on cameras rather than displays. Siri will leverage the cameras to examine the wearer's surroundings, answer queries, provide context, and translate signage.

A notable feature likely to appear on these glasses is Siri's capability to save images of objects for later recall, reminiscent of macOS 26.7. The glasses will also come equipped with speakers for music and audio playback, effectively functioning as open-ear headphones. However, they may not support traditional photo and video capture, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Apple is not partnering with an established eyewear brand for these glasses; instead, they are designing them in-house, with various styles under development. These styles include a large rectangular frame akin to Ray-Ban Wayfarers, a sleeker rectangular design similar to CEO Tim Cook's glasses, larger oval or circular frames, and smaller, more refined oval or circular options.

All these frames will be crafted from acetate, a sturdier and premium alternative to plastic, available in several finishes such as black, ocean blue, and light brown. Apple may also integrate health features in future iterations, potentially incorporating heart-rate monitors similar to AirPods Pro 3 and additional software functionalities like Workout Buddy from the Apple Watch.

Apple plans to unveil these glasses at the WWDC 2027 to allow developers to prepare, with a shipping date likely in September of the same year, marking the 20th anniversary of their all-glass iPhone.