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Apple GlassesRelease Date, Price & Specs

Apple Glasses

Release dateLate 2027StageRumoredExpected price$200–$500

Apple Glasses have no price or release date yet, and reports say they reach customers in late 2027. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman expects no display in the lens on the first model. He says they will likely use a modified version of the Apple Watch S-series chip.

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Quick answers

Quick answers

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.
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.
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.

Top questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Using it

How good is the camera?
It has 2 cameras. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed.
What does it cost?
It costs $200 to $500. That is the current list price. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed.
Does it work with my phone?
Its phone app is for iPhone only. There is no Android app.
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.
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.
Does it work without my phone?
No, it needs your phone. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed.
How does it connect?
It connects over Bluetooth. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed.
What chip is inside?
It runs on Apple-designed chip based on Apple Watch silicon. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How many styles can I choose from?
There are 4 frames to choose from. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed.
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.
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.
Can it translate?
Yes, it can translate. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed.
Does it have a screen?
No, it has no screen. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed.
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.
Can I control it with gestures?
Yes, you can control it with gestures. Outlets report this, but it is not officially confirmed.
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.

Price and models

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

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What Apple's first glasses will be like

Apple's first glasses won't have a display

The frames will have built-in speakers

The glasses will require an iPhone

Apple is testing at least four frame styles

The glasses may use a modified Apple Watch chip

Apple Glasses would compete with products in the $200 to $500 range

What the glasses can do

You'll be able to use Siri through the glasses

One camera takes photos while another powers Siri features

Hand gestures probably won't arrive until a later generation

Health and fitness features won't arrive until after the first generation

Built-in sensors could eventually track movement for fitness

What Apple is doing about privacy

Apple is testing privacy protections no Apple product ships with today

Apple has prototyped a camera that reads objects but cannot take photos

An LED will light up whenever the cameras are recording

When the glasses arrive

Apple is expected to unveil the glasses at WWDC in June 2027

The glasses are expected to reach customers in late 2027

The launch has slipped from spring 2027 to late 2027

What comes after the first pair

True AR glasses may not arrive until 2028 to 2030

Apple's display glasses may not arrive until 2029 or later

A later pair could run full visionOS when paired with a Mac

Jun 2023 · Background
Vision Pro introduced
Apple unveiled its first face-based computing device at WWDC, starting at $3,499. The launch set up the longer-term roadmap toward glasses.
Nov 2024 · First sign of it
Gurman: Apple launching internal Atlas study on smart glasses concepts
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported Apple was running an internal employee study code-named Atlas, gathering feedback from Apple staff on smart glasses products already on the market. The initiative was led by Apple's Product Systems Quality team and was the first credible public signal that the company had moved beyond passive interest into active research for a wearable to compete with Meta Ray-Bans.
2025 · Background
Vision Pro ships only 45,000 units
Weak adoption forced Apple to rethink its spatial computing strategy. Resources shifted away from a cheaper Vision Pro toward smart glasses.
Jan 26, 2025 · First sign of it
Bloomberg: Apple Glasses faces massive hurdles
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported Apple Glasses faced significant technical challenges. Siri's conversational AI, on-device processing, and miniaturized hardware were all cited as areas requiring substantial development before a product was viable. Originally reported by Bloomberg (Mark Gurman); AppleInsider is the linked write-up.
Oct 2, 2025 · Business move
Vision Pro production paused; engineering staff redirected to smart glasses
Bloomberg and UploadVR reported Apple paused Vision Pro production and moved key engineering resources to the smart glasses program, a concrete commitment of headcount and budget that signaled N50 had overtaken Vision Pro as the primary spatial computing bet.
Dec 22, 2025 · Others confirmed it
Supply-chain sources: Foxconn, TSMC, Largan onboarded for N50
Benzinga reported Foxconn, TSMC, and Largan were already engaged in Apple's smart glasses supply chain. The report independently corroborated that the N50 program had advanced beyond early-stage research into pre-production planning with major manufacturing partners.
Feb 2026 · First sign of it
Bloomberg: significant progress on N50
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported Apple had made significant progress on smart glasses, with the product potentially ready for production by end of 2026.
Apr 12, 2026 · Design and hardware
Four frame styles and dual cameras confirmed
Bloomberg's Gurman reported Apple was testing four N50 designs in premium acetate: a large Wayfarer-style, a slimmer rectangular, a larger oval, and a smaller oval, all under 50 grams. Separate reporting from MacRumors confirmed the N50 would carry two cameras — one for photos and video, and a wide-angle one for hand gestures and Siri visual input.
Apr 12, 2026 · Others confirmed it
Three outlets corroborate N50 hardware; Gurman skeptical on gestures
Three independent outlets confirmed N50 hardware details in April 2026, covering frame styles, dual cameras, and on-device chip configuration. Bloomberg's Gurman then disputed gesture control, reporting the first version would likely not support sophisticated hand gestures — a meaningful check on the corroborating reports.
Apr 29, 2026 · Design and hardware
Dual cameras and gesture control reported
MacRumors reported N50 would have two cameras: one for photos and video, one lower-res wide-angle for hand gestures and Siri visual input.
May 2026 · Price
Gurman: $200 to $500, targeting mainstream eyewear — not the XR niche
Bloomberg's Gurman reported Apple was targeting a $200 to $500 price range, positioning the glasses to compete with Warby Parker and EssilorLuxottica rather than the XR headset market. The price would land well below Vision Pro's $3,499 and frame the glasses as an everyday accessory.
May–Jun 2026 · Business move
Cook: glasses are the priority before handoff. Ternus cuts headsets. Meade departs.
Bloomberg's Gurman reported Tim Cook views Apple Glasses as his top priority before handing leadership to John Ternus on September 1, 2026. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo then reported Ternus ordered a major overhaul of Apple's Vision product lineup, cutting planned headsets to concentrate engineering resources on smart glasses. In late June, Paul Meade, VP overseeing both Vision Pro and the glasses program, departed for OpenAI, reported separately by Bloomberg on June 26, 2026.
May 31, 2026 · Delayed
Bloomberg confirms late 2027: Siri not ready
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported Apple Glasses slipped from late 2026 to late 2027, with Siri and Visual Intelligence not yet ready for the visual AI workload the glasses required. Ming-Chi Kuo's projection of 3-5 million units in 2027 remained unchanged.
Jun 3, 2026 · First sign of it
Ternus reshapes the roadmap
Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus ordered a major overhaul of Apple's Vision product lineup, cutting planned headsets and concentrating engineering resources on smart glasses. Ming-Chi Kuo reported the focused product set was now two glasses products instead of six.
Jun 8, 2026 · Background
WWDC 2026: no Apple Glasses announcement
Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote brought iOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 with no Apple Glasses announcement. visionOS 27 added Visual Intelligence and a redesigned hands-free Siri to Vision Pro, the same capabilities Apple Glasses would need.
Jun 26, 2026 · Business move
Paul Meade joins OpenAI
Apple's VP of Vision Pro and smart glasses development departed for OpenAI. Meade had overseen both Vision Pro and the glasses program, making his exit significant for the glasses timeline.
Jul 8, 2026 · Business move
Samsung Display scraps G-VR panel as Apple abandons cheaper Vision Pro
Samsung Display ended development of its G-VR glass-substrate OLEDoS microdisplay, built for a lower-cost Apple Vision Pro that Apple is no longer pursuing. The project, targeting a pixel density of 1600 to 1700 PPI at roughly half the cost of the original Vision Pro panel, is set for formal termination by September. Apple's pivot toward smart glasses drained momentum from the headset display program. Originally reported by The Elec; MacRumors is the linked write-up.
Jul 26, 2026 · Went on sale
Bloomberg reports Apple aims to ship Apple Glasses in late 2027
Mark Gurman reports Apple aims to begin shipping to customers in late 2027. No month or day has been reported.
Jun 2027 · Expected reveal
Bloomberg reports Apple plans to unveil Apple Glasses at WWDC 2027
Mark Gurman reports Apple currently plans to unveil its first smart glasses at WWDC in June 2027, with privacy a focus.

Apple Glasses

Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3)

Battery

Glasses battery
Not confirmed
Up to 9 h
Case battery
Not confirmed
Total with case: 2.5 days Up to 50 h extra from the case

Fit and build

Display
No
No
Video
Yes
3K at 30 fps
Microphones
Not confirmed
6-mic array
Walking directions
Directions via Siri (audio)
Not confirmed
Open-ear speakers
Yes Speakers in the frames
Yes 2 open-ear speakers
Prescription lenses
Yes
Yes
Prescription range
Not confirmed
-12.00 to +6.00 total power (Aviator -6.00 to +4.00)
Frame styles
Four styles in testing: rectangular, slim rectangular, large oval, small oval
Aviator, Zena (cat-eye), Wayfarer; 27 combinations
Live translation
Not confirmed
Yes Meta AI translation
Ask what you see
Yes Visual Intelligence via Siri
Yes Look at something and ask Meta AI about it
Water resistance
Not confirmed
IPX4
Weight
Not confirmed
51.5 g (Standard); 53.8 g (Large)
Visual AI
Not confirmed
Yes Ask Meta AI about what you see
Processor
Modified Apple Watch S-series chip
AR1 next gen
See-through AR display
No
No
Controls
Hand gestures via wide-angle camera
2-way touchpad and a customizable action button
Recording light
Yes Indicator lights around the cameras
Yes Capture LED shows when photos or video are being taken
Live streaming
Not confirmed
No Not listed in Meta's Gen 3 specs (Meta's store page mentions livestreaming; its help page names Gen 1 only)
Sunglass lenses
Yes
Yes
Optical lenses
Yes
Not confirmed
Choose your AI
No Locked to Apple Intelligence/Siri
Not confirmed
Max clip length
Not confirmed
Up to 5 minutes at full HD 30 fps (Video Length setting)
Auto-tint lenses
Not confirmed
Yes Transitions lenses
Frame brands
In-house (Apple-designed)
EssilorLuxottica / Ray-Ban
Camera
Dual oval
12 MP (100° wide-angle)
Hands-free photos
Voice (Siri) and hand gestures
Capture button, customizable action button and voice
Camera-free option
No
No

Works with

Connectivity
Bluetooth; tethered to iPhone
Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.3
AI assistant
Apple Intelligence
Meta AI
Software
iPhone
Meta
Phone needed
Yes
Yes
Works with
iPhone only
iPhone and Android iOS 18.6 or later / Android 15 or later

In the box

Not confirmed

  • Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3)
  • Charging case
  • Quick start guide
  • Safety and warranty information
  • Prescription lens ordering instructions
  • Cleaning cloth

Options and ownership

Warranty
Not confirmed
1 year Starts the day it arrives
Return window
Not confirmed
30 days Starts the day it arrives

Price

Ongoing cost
Not confirmed
None
List price
$200–$500
From $449
Price now
Not on sale yet
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Availability
Late 2027
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