# Apple Glasses

The text version of the iDevice Guide at https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap. Same data as the page, last updated 2026-10-04.

> Apple Glasses are expected in late 2027: cameras, Siri and no display, at an estimated $200 to $500. Every report, graded.

- Status: Reported, not announced
- Reported price: $200–$500 (From published reporting.) Source: [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/wearables/apples-smart-glasses-are-expected-to-land-closer-to-the-end-of-2027-after-delays/).
- Expected Late 2027
- Guide: https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap
- Last updated: 2026-10-04

## What will it have?

- **Will it cost more?** Yes, more than ordinary glasses. Gurman puts the expected range around $200 to $500, and we expect Apple to land near the top of it. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap#can-will-it-cost-more))
- **Will it work with my phone?** Yes, if your phone is an iPhone. Reporting describes the glasses as relying on the iPhone for connectivity and heavier Siri and AI work. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap#can-will-it-work-with-my-phone))
- **Will the screen change?** No. The first generation is reported to have no screen at all, while Kuo puts a later model with images projected into the lenses at 2029 at the earliest. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap#can-will-the-screen-change))
- **Will it unlock with my face?** No. Apple is reported to be testing the glasses without facial recognition, and we expect authentication to stay tied to the paired iPhone. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap#can-will-it-unlock-with-my-face))
- **Will it be lighter?** Yes, far lighter than Vision Pro. The reported design is acetate eyewear with no display and a modified Apple Watch class chip, with the iPhone carrying the heavier AI. Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 weighs 50g and we expect Apple to land in the same territory. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap#can-will-it-be-lighter))
- **Is it built for sport?** No. These are reported as everyday acetate frames, and 9to5Mac reports health and fitness features arriving after the first generation rather than with it. If you want camera glasses built for movement now, the Oakley Meta Vanguard is made for it, at $499. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap#can-is-it-built-for-sport))
- **Will I take a photo without using my hands?** Yes. Siri is reported as the main way you control the glasses, so you take a photo by asking for one rather than reaching for the frame. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap#can-will-i-take-a-photo-without-using-my-hands))
- **Will it work without my phone?** No. The glasses are reported to require a paired iPhone for connectivity and heavier AI processing. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap#can-will-it-work-without-my-phone))
- **Will the camera be better?** There will be two of them. MacRumors reports one camera for photos and video and a second that gives Siri live visual awareness, and Gurman still expects the shipping pair to capture even though a read-only prototype has been reported. We expect everyday snapshot quality rather than iPhone quality, because the second camera is the point. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap#can-will-the-camera-be-better))
- **Will it connect any differently?** It connects over Bluetooth to your iPhone, the same way AirPods and the Apple Watch do, and we expect no cellular option on the first pair. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap#can-will-it-connect-any-differently))
- **What colours will it come in?** Three are reported: black, ocean blue and light brown, which 9to5Mac attributes to Bloomberg. We expect the range to widen once Apple sells the frames through opticians. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap#can-what-colours-will-it-come-in))
- **Will it get a new chip?** Yes. Apple is reported to be using a modified Apple Watch-class processor to keep power use low while the paired iPhone handles heavier AI work. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap#can-will-it-get-a-new-chip))
- **Will it run a new assistant?** No. Siri is expected to remain the main assistant rather than a new or user-selectable AI assistant. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap#can-will-it-run-a-new-assistant))
- **What software will it run?** It runs a lighter version of visionOS. Bloomberg reports a later pair switching to full visionOS when linked to a Mac and dropping to that lighter interface on an iPhone. The first generation has no display, so what you get is Siri and audio rather than an interface you look at. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap#can-what-software-will-it-run))

## Questions

### How much will Apple Glasses cost?

No official price. Apple hasn't said what the glasses will cost. One report says a price somewhere in the AirPods to Apple Watch range would make sense. Meta's glasses start at $380. Source: [MacRumors](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-glasses/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap#faq-how-much-will-apple-glasses-cost))

### When will Apple Glasses be released?

Late 2027. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman initially said Apple could introduce the smart glasses as soon as 2026, but now believes Apple won't debut them until late 2027. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also targets a 2027 launch. Source: [MacRumors](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-glasses/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap#faq-when-will-apple-glasses-be-released))

### Why was the release delayed?

Apple pushed the launch back. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman initially expected the glasses as soon as 2026; he now expects late 2027. Apple has not confirmed a specific reason for the delay. Source: [MacRumors](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-glasses/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap#faq-why-was-the-release-delayed))

### What chip is in Apple Glasses?

A custom chip based on the one used in Apple Watch, low-power by design. The glasses handle local sensing and always-on triggers while offloading heavy processing to the paired iPhone. Source: [MacRumors](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-glasses/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap#faqs-what-chip-is-in-apple-glasses))

### Will Apple Glasses have a display?

No. The first model, code-named N50, is display-free. A future version with an in-lens display could launch as soon as 2028 or 2029. Source: [MacRumors](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-glasses/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap#faqs-will-apple-glasses-have-a-display))

### Will Apple Glasses work without an iPhone?

Probably not fully. Reporting says the glasses may need a connection to an iPhone to provide functionality like music playback and AI assistance, though they will have some on-device capabilities. Source: [MacRumors](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-glasses/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap#faqs-will-apple-glasses-work-without-an-iphone))

### How is this different from Vision Pro?

Vision Pro is a $3699 spatial computing headset. Apple's smart glasses are being developed as ordinary-looking glasses focused on AI, audio and cameras for everyday use, not another headset. Source: [Apple](https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-vision/apple-vision-pro). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap#faqs-how-is-this-different-from-vision-pro))

### What specs will Apple Glasses have?

Based on leaks and supply-chain reports: two cameras, a higher-resolution one for photos and video and a lower-resolution one feeding AI, plus a microphone and speakers. No display, so the first Apple Glasses, code-named N50, are expected to rely on Siri and audio output. Final specs have not been confirmed by Apple. Source: [MacRumors](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-glasses/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap#faqs-what-specs-will-apple-glasses-have))

## Top reports

- **Apple is expected to unveil the glasses at WWDC in June 2027** (Reported.) That is a reveal rather than a release, so developers can build apps first. First reported by [MacRumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/26/apple-smart-glasses-wwdc-2027-report/) on Jul 26, 2026.
- **You'll be able to use Siri through the glasses** (Reported.) You can ask questions, get directions and translate without taking out your iPhone. First reported by [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnwerner/2026/04/21/4-things-to-know-about-apple-glasses/) on Apr 21, 2026.
- **Apple is testing privacy protections no Apple product ships with today** (Reported.) It processes on the device, does no facial recognition and trains no AI on recordings. First reported by [The Mac Observer](https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-smart-glasses-could-debut-at-wwdc-2027-with-privacy-as-a-major-focus/) on Jul 27, 2026.
- **Apple's first glasses won't have a display** (Reported.) You get cameras, audio and Siri, with nothing to look at. First reported by [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/apple-glasses-wont-go-brand-shopping-like-meta-did-with-ray-ban-and-oakley/) on Apr 12, 2026.
- **True AR glasses may not arrive until 2028 to 2030** (Reported.) Painting graphics onto the world needs optics that do not exist at eyewear size yet. First reported by [Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-04-26/new-apple-ceo-john-ternus-first-major-product-is-the-foldable-iphone-road-map-mofu521p) on Apr 26, 2026.
- **The glasses are expected to reach customers in late 2027** (Reported.) That is months after the WWDC reveal. First reported by [MacRumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/26/apple-smart-glasses-wwdc-2027-report/) on Jul 26, 2026.
- **One camera takes photos while another powers Siri features** (Reported.) The second camera gives Siri real-time visual awareness. First reported by [MacRumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/29/apple-ai-smart-glasses-gesture-control/) on Apr 29, 2026.
- **Apple has prototyped a camera that reads objects but cannot take photos** (Reported.) Gurman still expects the shipping pair to carry cameras that capture. First reported by [MacRumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/26/apple-smart-glasses-wwdc-2027-report/) on Jul 26, 2026.

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Source: iDevice (https://idevice.com). Every spec, rumor and grade above links to where it came from. Full Guide: https://idevice.com/smart-glasses/apple-glasses/roadmap. This file: https://idevice.com/guide-text/apple-glasses.md.

## Questions and answers

### Using it

**How good is the camera?** It has 2 rear cameras. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed. Source: Apple

**What does it cost?** It costs $200 to $500. That is the list price, before any subscription. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed. Source: Apple

**Does it work with my phone?** It works with an iPhone only. There is no Android app. Source: Apple

**Is it built for sport?** No, it is not built for sport. It is an everyday frame. Nothing stops you wearing it, but it is not made to grip. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed. Source: Apple

**Can I take a photo without using my hands?** Yes, you can take one by voice. There is no capture button on the frame. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed. Source: Apple

**Does it work without my phone?** No, it needs your phone. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed. Source: Apple

**How does it connect?** It connects over Bluetooth. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed. Source: Apple

**What chip is inside?** It runs on Apple-designed chip based on Apple Watch silicon. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed. Source: Apple

**Which AI assistant does it use?** It uses Apple Intelligence. The assistant is fixed, so you cannot swap it. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed. Source: Apple

**Does it do AR?** No, it does not do AR. Nothing is drawn over what you see. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed. Source: Apple

**Can I get sunglass or clear lenses?** You can have either. It is sold as sunglasses and with clear lenses. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed. Source: Apple

**Whose frames are they?** The frames are designed in house. No outside eyewear brand is involved. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed. Source: Apple

**How many styles can I choose from?** There are 4 frames to choose from. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed. Source: Apple

**Can people tell when it is recording?** Yes, a light comes on. People around you can see when the camera is running. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed. Source: Apple

**Can it give me directions?** Yes, it can give you directions. It gives turn-by-turn directions without you taking your phone out. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed. Source: Apple

**Can it translate?** Yes, it can translate. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed. Source: Apple

**Does it have a screen?** No, it has no screen. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed. Source: Apple

**Can I hear it without earbuds?** Yes, it has open-ear speakers that play out loud. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed. Source: Apple

**Can I control it with gestures?** Yes, you can control it with gestures. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed. Source: Apple

**Can it see and answer questions about what I am looking at?** Yes, it can see what you are looking at and answer about it. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed. Source: Apple

### Price and models

**When will the Apple Glasses come out?** Expected Late 2027. It has not been announced. Basis: reported. Source: iDevice