Apple has big plans for augmented reality, according to a lot of patents and leaks, but it looks like we'll be waiting a few more years for "real" AR glasses. Although with its first AR/VR headset Vision Pro although he did not fully address it, according to the latest information from the newsletter of reliable reporter Mark Gurman from Bloombergu Apple is working on its own smart glasses, which should be much more affordable than current ones Vision Pro.
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ProThe project, now referred to as N50, is expected to bring some of the new AI technologies Applu into glasses, which should look more or less like classic sunglasses or prescription glasses. Vision Applu is reminiscent of Ray-Ban's Meta glasses, which combine microphones, cameras, speakers and an AI assistant. However, according to Gurman, the Californian giant plans to go a slightly different route - specifically, focusing on smarter analysis of the environment, without the need to display graphics directly in the field of view.
It is quite interesting that the glasses would supposedly not allow photography for privacy reasons. However, this detail has not yet been finally decided, which is only good for Apple fans - the photography function is actually one of the most interesting features of the Meta Ray-Ban. Headphone fans will be pleased to know that in addition to smart glasses, it has Apple work on the new generation AirPods with cameras that will also use visual intelligence to interact with their surroundings. Combinations AirPods with smart glasses cameras could then bring even more interesting AR experiences thanks to better recognition of the outside world. Unfortunately, these products are reportedly not expected to arrive until 2027.