Siri AI will be how Apple Glass will unseat Meta's smart glasses

Apple's upcoming AI-equipped smart glasses are set to differentiate themselves from Meta's smart glasses by heavily relying on integrations with existing iPhone apps, similar to the CarPlay-like HomeView feature. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman's "Power On" newsletter, Apple anticipates developers to prepare for the smart glasses' release in 2027.

However, rather than running apps directly on the glasses, Apple wants developers to focus on integrating with Siri, allowing users to access specific functions within apps through voice commands.

This approach, reminiscent of HomeView, is a strategic move for Apple, given the processing limitations of the smart glasses. Apple's thin and light smart spectacles will likely struggle to handle many apps on their own. By leveraging Siri AI and pushing the heavy lifting to nearby iPhones, Apple aims to provide users with a smooth and efficient experience.

This strategy aligns with Apple's belief that it has an edge over Meta in the smart glasses market, thanks to its vast pool of developers and prior work on Siri integrations for the iPhone.

Apple's push for Siri integration comes as Meta remains a dominant player in the smart glasses market. By utilizing its extensive developer base and the groundwork laid for Siri integrations on the iPhone, Apple aims to launch its smart glasses with a robust and extensive range of AI-assisted functionalities, without relying on developers to catch up. The goal is to offer users a diverse set of voice-controlled features from day one, thanks to the prior efforts put into Siri integrations.