JAKARTA - Apple appears to be holding back on introducing a full-fledged Augmented Reality (AR) experience in its smart glasses. According to a recent report from Bloomberg, the first version of Apple Glass, scheduled to be announced in 2026 and released in 2027, will not feature the AR display many tech enthusiasts have been dreaming of.
This product is said to be a direct competitor to Ray-Ban's new Meta smart glasses. Apple's focus is currently shifting from the heavy-duty Vision Pro project to lightweight glasses called Apple Glass, which are more practical and stylish for everyday use.
However, this initial version will reportedly only function like a portable smart assistant—able to take phone calls, execute Siri commands, and take photos, but without the ability to display digital elements in the real world.
Bloomberg said the approach This is similar to Apple's Apple Silicon chip launch strategy: announcing the product early to give developers time to prepare their app ecosystem before the official release.
Interestingly, the report also confirms that the AR display feature will be present in the second-generation Apple Glasses, which are said to incorporate the display into one of the lenses. There is no specific release date for this advanced model.
Previous rumors suggested that Apple was developing a new processor based on the Apple Watch chip to support the initial version of the glasses. The chip is claimed to be efficient enough to handle calls, the Siri voice assistant, and even the camera, without the need for an AR display.
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