Smart glasses aren’t a new concept, but we suppose we have Meta to thank for making it more mainstream and acceptable. So it’s not surprising that other companies such as Apple and Samsung are looking to hop on the bandwagon. Unfortunately for Apple fans, the company’s smart glasses have been delayed to 2027.
Apple smart glasses pushed back to 2027
In a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, he claims that Apple has delayed its smart glasses towards the end of 2027. This is quite a significant delay. What’s interesting is that back in April, Gurman told the folks at Tom’s Guide that he expected the smart glasses to be announced in 2026 and then released in early 2027.
Gurman’s new report suggests the glasses will only be launched at the end of 2028. This means that it could only be 2028 when they’re actually released. But what’s with the significant delay? Turns out AI is the reason. Apple’s smart glasses are rumored to come with built-in visual AI features.
This is to be expected, especially since many companies are doing that. In fact, Google showed off its own Gemini-powered smart glasses at I/O 2026, which we found worked amazing well during a hands-on session with them. The report claims that Apple is still working to perfect its AI because it doesn’t want to ship an unpolished product.
We’ve already seen the disastrous launch of Apple Intelligence a couple of years ago. It seems that Apple doesn’t want to make the same mistake twice, especially since this would be a new product category they’re coming into. It’s a good call. We’d rather Apple delay it than ship something half-baked.
What we know about the smart glasses so far
Unlike Meta and Samsung who have teamed up with companies that make glasses, Apple is going about it themselves. The company is designing its own frame, which is said to be made of acetate. This should make it more durable than regular plastic. Gurman had previously said that there are at least four different styles and colors to choose from. This includes black, ocean blue, and light brown.
Apple’s glasses will also come with a built-in camera which allows users to capture photos and videos. But these cameras will also be used in tandem with Visual Intelligence. This can help with reminders, like identifying objects on a grocery shelf that matches your shopping list. It will also help with turn-by-turn directions.
Of course, all of this is dependent on Apple getting the AI features right. We’ll have a better idea when Apple unveils its revamped Siri at WWDC 2026 next week.
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