{"id":62595,"date":"2025-10-04T06:04:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T10:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rudebaguette.com\/?p=62595"},"modified":"2025-10-02T09:44:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T13:44:50","slug":"these-glasses-arent-an-accessory-apple-is-quietly-building-the-device-that-could-kill-the-smartphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rudebaguette.com\/en\/2025\/10\/these-glasses-arent-an-accessory-apple-is-quietly-building-the-device-that-could-kill-the-smartphone\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;These Glasses Aren\u2019t an Accessory&#8221;: Apple Is Quietly Building the Device That Could Kill the Smartphone"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>IN A NUTSHELL<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udc53 Apple plans to launch <strong>two models<\/strong> of smart glasses by 2028.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udd0a The first model features <strong>AI-driven voice interactions<\/strong> and daily use capabilities.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcf1 The second model includes a <strong>display for real-time<\/strong> information and enhanced user interaction.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udd0d Apple&#8217;s entry may <strong>reshape the smart glasses<\/strong> market significantly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>In the rapidly evolving world of technology, connected eyewear might soon become the norm. As companies like Meta and Amazon make strides in this segment, Apple is reportedly gearing up to join the fray. According to Bloomberg, the tech giant from Cupertino is planning to introduce not one, but two pairs of smart glasses. With a market that has yet to mature, Apple&#8217;s entry could significantly alter the landscape. As the company accelerates its efforts, the potential impact on the industry is immense, setting the stage for a new era in wearable technology.<\/p>\n<h2>Apple&#8217;s Ambitious Plans for Smart Glasses<\/h2>\n<p>Apple is reportedly working on two distinct models of smart glasses, with the first anticipated to debut in 2027. This initial version is expected to feature a microphone, speakers, and a camera. However, the standout feature is its advanced integration of artificial intelligence to enhance voice interactions. Envisioned as a daily companion, these glasses aim to cater to a wide array of uses.<\/p>\n<p>Following this, a second model is slated for release in 2028. This version will build upon its predecessor by incorporating a display, similar to Meta&#8217;s refreshed offering. The display will allow real-time information to be presented directly to the user, facilitating applications like instant translation, navigation guidance, and contextual information delivery. Apple is reportedly developing a specialized system on a chip (SoC) to optimize these capabilities.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"pTFlk6iyiI\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rudebaguette.com\/en\/2025\/09\/this-changes-everything-about-phones-apples-5-64mm-iphone-air-survives-58-9kg-pressure-while-samsungs-edge-bends\/\">&#8220;This Changes Everything About Phones&#8221;: Apple&#8217;s 5.64mm iPhone Air Survives 58.9kg Pressure While Samsung&#8217;s Edge Bends<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe title=\"&#8220;&#8220;This Changes Everything About Phones&#8221;: Apple&#8217;s 5.64mm iPhone Air Survives 58.9kg Pressure While Samsung&#8217;s Edge Bends&#8221; &#8212; Rude Baguette\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rudebaguette.com\/en\/2025\/09\/this-changes-everything-about-phones-apples-5-64mm-iphone-air-survives-58-9kg-pressure-while-samsungs-edge-bends\/embed\/#?secret=pTFlk6iyiI\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" data-secret=\"pTFlk6iyiI\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\/*! 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The company appears intent on swiftly establishing itself as a key player, even if it means reallocating resources from other projects. Notably, the development of the next major version of the Vision Pro may be paused to expedite the launch of these new glasses. Despite not being the first to enter this space, Apple's involvement is expected to provide significant momentum to the format.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, the Vision Pro is not being entirely sidelined. Apple has filed a patent with the Federal Communications Commission for a slightly revised model, which could see a release this year. While no groundbreaking changes are expected, the updated version is anticipated to offer improved comfort and feature the M5 processor.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"HTbhLLbfCE\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rudebaguette.com\/en\/2025\/09\/your-iphone-just-got-hacked-by-your-twin-face-id-fails-spectacularly-while-apples-one-in-a-million-security-promise-crumbles\/\">&#8220;Your iPhone Just Got Hacked By Your Twin&#8221;: Face ID Fails Spectacularly While Apple&#8217;s One-In-A-Million Security Promise Crumbles<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe title=\"&#8220;&#8220;Your iPhone Just Got Hacked By Your Twin&#8221;: Face ID Fails Spectacularly While Apple&#8217;s One-In-A-Million Security Promise Crumbles&#8221; &#8212; Rude Baguette\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rudebaguette.com\/en\/2025\/09\/your-iphone-just-got-hacked-by-your-twin-face-id-fails-spectacularly-while-apples-one-in-a-million-security-promise-crumbles\/embed\/#?secret=HTbhLLbfCE\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" data-secret=\"HTbhLLbfCE\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&#038;&#038;(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&#038;&#038;(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&#038;&#038;(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&#038;&#038;n.host===r.host&#038;&#038;l.activeElement===s&#038;&#038;(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);<\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Challenges Faced by the Vision Pro<\/h2>\n<p>The Vision Pro has not achieved the level of success Apple might have hoped for. Reports from December 2024 indicated sales between 500,000 and 600,000 units, underwhelming for a flagship Apple product. The challenges appear to stem from its cumbersome usage and steep starting price of $4,000. These factors have deterred widespread adoption, highlighting the need for a more accessible alternative.<\/p>\n<p>Smart glasses, with their ease of daily wear and comparatively lower cost, could offer the solution Apple needs. By focusing on this emerging technology, Apple may be able to capture a broader audience and drive greater market penetration.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"64mXC8gf44\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rudebaguette.com\/en\/2025\/09\/they-knew-since-march-streamings-free-music-tier-sparks-explosive-scandal-dividing-artists-and-major-platforms\/\">&#8220;They Knew Since March&#8221;: Streaming&#8217;s Free Music Tier Sparks Explosive Scandal Dividing Artists And Major Platforms<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe title=\"&#8220;&#8220;They Knew Since March&#8221;: Streaming&#8217;s Free Music Tier Sparks Explosive Scandal Dividing Artists And Major Platforms&#8221; &#8212; Rude Baguette\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rudebaguette.com\/en\/2025\/09\/they-knew-since-march-streamings-free-music-tier-sparks-explosive-scandal-dividing-artists-and-major-platforms\/embed\/#?secret=64mXC8gf44\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" data-secret=\"64mXC8gf44\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&#038;&#038;(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&#038;&#038;(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&#038;&#038;(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&#038;&#038;n.host===r.host&#038;&#038;l.activeElement===s&#038;&#038;(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);<\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Potential Impact on the Market<\/h2>\n<p>The introduction of Apple's smart glasses has the potential to reshape the industry. As a company known for setting trends rather than following them, Apple's entry could spur innovation and competition among other tech giants. With the integration of advanced AI, these glasses could redefine user interaction with technology, making it more intuitive and seamless.<\/p>\n<p>The market for smart eyewear is still in its infancy, but Apple's involvement could catalyze its growth. As competitors like Meta and Amazon continue to innovate, Apple's contribution may help establish smart glasses as a mainstream technology, much like the iPhone did for smartphones.<\/p>\n<p>As we anticipate the arrival of Apple's smart glasses, questions remain about their long-term impact on the tech industry. Will these innovations lead to a paradigm shift in how we interact with technology? And can Apple once again redefine a market, as it has done so many times before?<\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">This article is based on verified sources and supported by editorial technologies.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IN A NUTSHELL \ud83d\udc53 Apple plans to launch two models of smart glasses by 2028. \ud83d\udd0a The first model features AI-driven voice interactions and daily use capabilities. \ud83d\udcf1 The second model includes a display for real-time information and enhanced user interaction. \ud83d\udd0d Apple&#8217;s entry may reshape the smart glasses market significantly. 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