According to the latest reports, Apple plans to launch privacy-focused smart glasses at the WWDC 2027 global developer conference.
According to Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman, Apple is currently planning to launch its first smart glasses at WWDC 2027 this coming June, and privacy will be a key focus.
Regarding glasses, Apple is testing "a range of new privacy-related hardware and software features." Analysts say Apple's marketing campaign will likely emphasize the privacy protections of the glasses compared to competing products like Meta Ray-Ban.
Illustrative image.
Illustrative image.
Amid concerns that some people might be secretly filmed by glasses equipped with cameras, Gurman stated that Apple has considered releasing smart glasses with cameras that support AI features but lack the ability to take photos and videos. In fact, Apple has even experimented with smart glasses that completely lack a camera system.
However, the most likely outcome is that Apple's glasses will have cameras but will come with privacy protections.
Like Ray-Ban Meta glasses, Apple's glasses will also have speakers and microphones for playing music, making phone calls, and listening to notifications from Siri.
Apple's smart glasses are expected to reach customers by the end of 2027.
Galaxy Smart Glasses are a collaboration between Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm. The glasses run on the Android XR operating system on the Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chip. Unlike the XR2+ Gen 2 chip inside the Galaxy XR, the AR1 chip is specifically designed for thin and lightweight smart glasses.
Galaxy Smart Glasses.Galaxy Smart Glasses.
Galaxy Smart Glasses.
The glasses integrate the Google Gemini AI assistant, a wearable version. This product can see the world around the wearer through its built-in camera for added context. For example, the glasses can take pictures of a whiteboard and organize information into the user's Notes app. The camera can also be used as a regular camera by recording first-person video or displaying the surroundings during video calls.
The glasses can summarize long messages and read important information aloud to the wearer. They also offer real-time translation for those traveling abroad who don't speak the language.
Galaxy Smart Glasses.Galaxy Smart Glasses.
Galaxy Smart Glasses.
Furthermore, Galaxy smart glasses can also help users easily navigate the city with real-time navigation to a selected location and provide information about the surrounding environment if the wearer is participating in a tour.
Users have several ways to control the glasses. The first is the hands-free option with voice commands. The second is using the touch-sensitive areas on the frame. Additionally, you can control the glasses through connected devices.
Specifications of Samsung Smart Glasses.
Specifications of Samsung smart glasses.
According to Samsung, these glasses will bring artificial intelligence (AI) closer to people “as they move, work, communicate, and explore without every interaction having to start with a screen.” Android XR fully supports screenless designs. These are called “AI glasses,” but Samsung is also working on augmented reality (AR) glasses, which will have screens.
Additionally, Samsung collaborated with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker on the design. Gentle Monster created a fashionable look with thin black frames, a straight top rim, and a rounded bottom rim. Warby Parker opted for a brown color scheme, suitable for everyday use.
