New Delhi, October 14: Apple is reportedly developing smart glasses and camera-equipped AirPods. The tech giant seems to be exploring new ways to enhance user experiences through its products. Smart glasses like Meta and AirPods equipped with a camera is expected to launch in 2027. These upcoming products could represent a significant advance in wearable technology. It is anticipated to allow users to interact with their surroundings in innovative ways.

As per a report of India Today, Apple might introduce smart glasses similar to those developed by Meta, and AirPods with built-in cameras by 2027. The development suggests that Apple is likely to expand its wearables technology by merging augmented reality (AR) capabilities with its gadgets. According to multiple reports, the upcoming smart glasses are expected to be similar to Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, which have built-in cameras, speakers, and microphones. Apple Accused by NLRB of Restricting Workers’ Social Media Use, Fired Employee for Using Slack in Workplace, Tech Giant Denies Allegations.

While these glasses may not offer a complete augmented reality (AR) experience, they are likely designed to make it easy for users to take photos and videos. Additionally, Apple’s smart glasses might include some basic smart features to allow its users to perform simple tasks without using their phones. Apple is looking to recover its huge investment in the visual technology behind the Apple Vision Pro by adding this technology to more of its products. Apple Researchers Question AI’s Formal Reasoning Capabilities in Mathematics, Find LLM Responding Differently to Same Question.

Apple might also be considering to create AirPods that have built-in cameras. However, it is not clear how popular the idea of having cameras on earbuds would be, as it could raise privacy issues for users. Despite these concerns, Apple is reportedly testing different designs to find ways to include visual intelligence features in its products. These products are probably intended to maximise the company's investment in visual technology. The investment began with the Apple Vision Pro, which has reportedly improved the camera features of the iPhone 16.

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