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Apple plans AI wearables including smart glasses, a pendant, and AirPods relying on Siri and iPhone, with production targeted for December and possible 2027 release.
- On February 17, 2026, Apple accelerated development of three AI wearables: smart glasses, an AI pendant, and camera-equipped AirPods, Bloomberg reported.
- Bloomberg says Apple moved faster amid rising competition from Meta and Snap, recently tapping Google Gemini to revamp Siri and boost AI device development.
- Design details show Apple will omit displays and favor cameras and audio, with Apple smart glasses using a high-resolution camera, computer-vision camera, no-lens display, embedded battery in frames, and in-house frames made from premium materials.
- Timelines point to an AirPods launch this year and glasses production in December 2026, with a public release in 2027 and the AI pin possibly arriving next year amid development uncertainty.
- Built around Siri and linked to the iPhone, Apple wearables as all-day AI companions aim to add environmental context for navigation, Reminders integration, and Visual Intelligence, intensifying competition with Meta and Snap.
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