{
  "id": 20205836,
  "title": "Apple’s first smart glasses are coming together",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/apples-first-smart-glasses-are-coming-together",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-15T16:59:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/tech/1033968/apples-first-smart-glasses-are-coming-together"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's first pair of smart glasses is reportedly nearing completion and set to be unveiled at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) next year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The tech giant's AI-powered eyewear, known internally as the N50, will lack augmented reality capabilities but will still boast a range of impressive features.\n\nThe glasses are expected to run on a pared-down version of Apple's visionOS and be powered by a new processor based on its older smartwatch chips. They will also feature a unique charger that resembles MagSafe but is flat, rectangular, and roughly the size of a Tic Tac, able to charge even while in use.\n\nApple is placing a strong emphasis on style, privacy, and audio quality with these glasses. The devices are rumored to offer industry-leading sound quality, capable of supporting phone calls, music playback, and FaceTime audio calls.\n\nWhile the glasses will rely on an iPhone for many tasks, they will also include Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing certain functions to continue working even when the device is not in proximity to the phone. This could enable users to continue listening to audio, for instance, after walking away from their iPhone. However, the glasses will not operate as a fully independent device.\n\nDespite being among the most closely guarded tech secrets, Apple appears confident in the potential of these smart glasses. The company hopes that the newly revamped AI will provide fine-grained control over apps, allowing developers to add support on the iPhone first and ensuring the glasses can hit the market with a solid foundation.",
  "summary": "Apple's smart glasses are among the worst-kept secrets in the tech world. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says the company's first model, which will lack augmented reality features, will be announced at June's WWDC next year. They likely won't ship right away, however, with Gurman saying only that \"glasses shipments would begin before the end of the […]",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Apple Glasses will not have Apple Vision Pro-style augmented reality",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/apple-glasses-will-not-have-apple-vision-pro-style-augmented-reality",
        "published": "2026-11-15T15:37:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MacRumors",
        "title": "Apple's Smart Glasses Strategy Hinges on Siri and iPhone Apps",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/apples-smart-glasses-strategy-hinges-on-siri-and-iphone-apps",
        "published": "2026-11-15T17:55:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}