Apple plans to launch its smart glasses, a competitor to Ray-Ban Meta glasses, in late 2026, expedited from the previous plan of 2027.
The smart glasses will feature cameras, microphones, speakers, and a new Apple-designed chipset for various functionalities like phone calls, music playback, live translations, and more.
Google is set to enter the market with Gemini AI smart glasses, developed in collaboration with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, aiming to compete with Ray-Ban Meta glasses.
Meta and Apple are also working on their own versions of smart glasses and AR glasses, with Meta planning to launch Oakley Meta glasses and higher-end smart glasses this year.