Respected Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman has shared new details about Apple’s plans. According to him, the company is currently actively working on three wearable devices with artificial intelligence functions: smart glasses, an artificial intelligence-controlled pendant, and AirPods headphones with cameras.
The glasses will compete with Meta’s Ray-Ban, according to sources, and will not have screens, but will be controlled by speakers, microphones, and cameras. The cameras will be used to take photos and videos, and to ask Siri questions about whatever specific thing the user is currently looking at.
“The goal is for the glasses to act as a 24/7 AI assistant that can understand what the user is seeing and doing in real time,” says Gurman. According to him, Apple is developing smart glasses independently at all stages: initially, the company wanted to collaborate with other companies, as Meta does, but abandoned this idea.
Early prototypes of the glasses connected to a battery pack and an iPhone via a cable, but newer versions have the components integrated into the frame. The design uses high-quality materials, including acrylic elements, to give the glasses a luxurious look. Apple is already considering releasing other variants of the device in the future.
As for the AI pendant, “The Information” previously reported on it. Gurman’s report adds to previous sources. He says the device “reminiscent of the failed Humane AI Pin project,” but has a few key differences: Apple’s device won’t have a projector – unlike the AI Pin, this AI pendant won’t try to be a standalone device, but will rely heavily on the iPhone.
“This pendant will essentially be your smartphone’s always-on camera, as well as a microphone for Siri commands. Some Apple employees call it the ‘eyes and ears’ of your phone,” says Gurman. According to Bloomberg, such a device is still in the early stages of development, so it could still be canceled. As for the smart glasses and AirPods with cameras, they are expected to hit the market this year or next year.
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