Apple is making smart glasses and they will have cameras in them, AirPods too may get a camera
Apple has been working on smart glasses for a while now, according to multiple reports. In fact, CEO Tim Cook is said to be so invested in the project that he 'cares about nothing else,' but building and one-upping existing hardware with far superior tech and hopefully, functionality. Buzz also has it that Cupertino is planning to equip its smart glasses with cameras and microphones. Smarter AirPods with infrared cameras are also apparently in the works.In his latest Power On letter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that Apple's smart glasses project, code-named N50, is under development. The company is aiming to create these smart glasses as a true "Apple Intelligence" device.Unlike full-fledged augmented reality (AR) headsets, Apple wants its smart glasses to use onboard cameras and sensors to analyse the wearer's surroundings and provide contextual information, feeding real-time data to AI systems. 'The product will analyse the surrounding environment and feed information to the wearer, though it will stop well short of true augmented reality,' Gurman reported.But this project is 'not close to being ready yet' and likely won't hit the market any time soon.advertisementApple facing delay in launch of smart glasses Apple is said to be facing significant technical and design challenges in creating lightweight, functional glasses that can comfortably offer users advanced features backed by AI. Previously, Gurman also highlighted that a fully functional pair of AR glasses from Apple could be delayed by at least three to five years, as the company struggles with the 'difficult formula' of balancing hardware power, display quality, battery life, and sleek design.AirPods with camera But smart glasses are not the only wearable smart project Apple seems to be working on currently. It is said to be also exploring ways to make AirPods smarter. Gurman said that Apple is developing AirPods with outward-facing infrared cameras. These wouldn't be conventional cameras but infrared sensors, somewhat similar to the ones used in the iPhone's Face ID system.The primary role of Apple's new AirPods with infrared cameras would be to gather spatial and environmental data, sending it to AI. This tech could then allow the AirPods to offer a more personalised and interactive experience — such as enhanced spatial audio.Additionally, there are reports that the infrared cameras would also allow the AirPods to enable gesture-based controls. With the help of infrared cameras, users might be able to control music playback, answer calls, or even interact with AR environments using simple hand movements — without touching their devices.Apple smart glasses launch timeline advertisement
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had also earlier predicted that AirPods with infrared cameras might enter mass production by 2026 or 2027, indicating that while the technology is promising, it is still a few years away.So, while Apple is developing some interesting devices with cutting-edge technology, it is moving slowly — perhaps too slowly compared to its competitors. Meta, for example, launched its smart glasses in collaboration with Ray-Ban in 2023. The company has now confirmed that it will soon launch its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in India. Developed in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, the glasses combine classic Ray-Ban styling with Meta's AI capabilities.Priced at $299 in the U.S., these smart glasses come equipped with cameras and speakers, allowing users to take photos, record videos, make calls, and even get real-time language translations hands-free using commands like 'Hey Meta.'
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