Apple will reportedly unveil its first smart glasses at WWDC 2027
Just in time to give developers a chance to make some apps for them
š The first pair of smart glasses from Apple could arrive in mid-2027
š A new report says that the company will unveil the glasses at WWDC next year
š§āš» Thisāll give developers time to work on apps and other experiences before launch
š Apple is reportedly taking its time with the glasses to ensure privacy is in tact
šļø The glasses are expected to go on sale by the end of next year
Appleās upcoming smart glasses might be announced in June of 2027. Thatās according to Mark Gurman who, in his Power On newsletter for Bloomberg, claims that the company is preparing to introduce the glasses during WWDC, its annual developer conference. This would follow in the footsteps of the Apple Vision Pro, which was unveiled during WWDC 2023 before launching later in the year.
By announcing the smart glasses at WWDC, developers would have more time to work on apps and experiences for them before they launch. Thisāll give early adopters a library of things to try right when they get them, whichāll hopefully encourage more people to pick them up and give them a shot.
The glasses are expected to rely on AI much like other smart glasses do, with Appleās revamped Siri AI at their core. Developers could tie their apps directly into Siri AI and implement new voice commands, experiences, and visuals (depending on whether Appleās glasses have a screen, of course).
One thing that isnāt quite clear is how versatile the cameras will be on the glasses. Gurman says that Apple is trying to ensure privacy remains at the core of the experience, in order to give customers a more comfortable experience than what the Meta Ray-Bans, for example, afford you. Gurman reports that Apple has considered no cameras at all, or cameras that are strictly limited to AI functionality with no photo or video capability. It would be similar to what the upcoming camera-equipped AirPods Pro could do.
Either way, the glasses are shaping up to be one of Appleās most-anticipated product launches in its history, perhaps right before this yearās iPhone Fold which arrives in September. The first Apple glasses are expected to ship by the end of 2027, likely in the fall if current plans stick.
Max Buondonno is an editor at The Shortcut and co-host of The Shortcut Live. Heās been reporting on the latest consumer technology since 2015, with his work featured on CNN Underscored, ZDNET, How-To Geek, XDA, TheStreet, and more. Follow him on X @LegendaryScoop and Instagram @LegendaryScoop.