Apple Glasses in 2027?! The Next Big Computing Era is Your Face!

Market Trends & Product Development - Apple is reportedly developing seven head-mounted devices, signaling a strong push into smart glasses and XR technology [2][5] - The industry anticipates the emergence of smart glasses as the next evolution of AI-driven devices, offering hands-free computing and data collection capabilities [3] - Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are gaining traction, and Google is developing Android XR glasses in collaboration with Warby Parker, indicating a competitive landscape [3] Apple's Product Roadmap - A new Vision Pro with a faster processor (likely M5 chip) is expected this year, maintaining the same design as the current model [5] - A cheaper and lighter Vision Pro, potentially named Vision Air, is projected for 2027, weighing 40% less than the original by using plastic and magnesium alloy [6] - A second-generation Vision Pro is in development for 2028, aiming for a lighter and less expensive design [7] - The first Apple glasses, resembling Meta's Ray-Ban design, are anticipated in 2027, featuring audio playback, a camera, video recording, and AI environmental sensing, controlled by voice and hand gestures without a display [8] - XR glasses with a display are slated for production in 2028 [9] - Apple is also developing display glasses as an accessory for Macs and iPhones, connecting via cable to project the computer's monitor [9][10]