Apple Smart Glasses Chips and Launch Rumors Update

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 1:20 pm

Apple is advancing its smart glasses ambitions, with internal reports revealing progress on custom chips and rumors pinning a launch as early as Christmas 2026. The developments hint at competitive designs rivaling Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses, as multiple teams work on tailored silicon for these augmented reality devices.

theverge.com / Apple is planning smart glasses with and without AR

Apple has “made progress” on a chip for potential smart glasses that would be competitors to the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, according to Bloomberg. The chip is apparently based on the chips Apple uses for the Apple Watch, though the company has removed parts and is being designed in such a way…

appleinsider.com / Apple Glass will get custom Apple Silicon tailored for low power & camera control

Apple is reportedly custom-tailoring specialized chips, with the needs of the Apple Glass in mind.Optimistic renders of what Apple Glass could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderApple's internal silicon design team is behind the creation of chips used in the Apple Silicon line. After handling…

appleinsider.com / Apple smart glasses rumored to arrive as soon as Christmas 2026

Apple has been rumored to be working on smart glasses for a long time, and a new report has narrowed down the debut of the platform to be as soon as the end of 2026.Apple may be turning to Ray-Ban style for Apple Glasses - image credit AppleInsiderThe "Apple Glass" project has rumors dating back to…

macrumors.com / Apple Designing Chips for Smart Glasses That Rival Meta Ray-Bans

Apple is working on new chips that are destined for smart glasses that would compete with Meta's Ray-Bans, reports Bloomberg. The chip is in development now, with Apple targeting mass production in 2026 or 2027 for a launch in the next two years or so. The Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses do not…

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