Earlier this week, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that he anticipates Apple’s smart glasses will enter mass production in the second quarter of 2027. Similar to the Meta Ray-Bans, he said that Apple’s glasses will allow users to take photos, record videos, and listen to music, with both touch and hands-free voice control. These types of smart glasses are intended to let you capture a moment without needing to take your phone out of your pocket.
Kuo said that Apple plans to offer multiple frame and material options for its smart glasses, but he did not indicate if it will partner with a major glasses brand, such as Ray-Ban or Oakley. Meta’s smart glasses are available with three different Ray-Ban frames, including the iconic Wayfarer style, which has been popular for decades.
Like the Meta Ray-Bans, Kuo said Apple’s first glasses will not have built-in augmented reality displays. However, next-generation Meta Ray-Bans with such displays are expected to launch later this year, so Apple will remain well behind.
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