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Written by David Delima | Updated: 28 April 2025 11:31 IST

Apple Smart Glasses Codename Leaked; Said to Arrive With for Apple Intelligence

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Meta's Orion glasses were unveiled in September 2024

Highlights

Apple smart glasses are expected to compete with Meta Ray-Bans
They are said to launch as more affordable option than the Vision Pro
Apple may also launch Airpods with cameras in a few years' time

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Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses — the latter costs up to $379 (roughly Rs. 32,000).

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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman states in the latest edition of his Power On smart glasses, which are expected to debut later this year, equipped with a small display and for apps unlike the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.

Gurman claims that the anticipated Apple smart glasses will "analyse the surrounding environment and feed information to the wearer," but will not qualify as a "true augmented reality (AR)" device. He added that the glasses are nowhere close to being ready, but they will be equipped with Apple Intelligence features.

Why Apple's CEO Has Prioritised the Development of AR Glasses

Previous reports suggested that Apple has yet to decide whether to include media-capturing capabilities in its smart glasses, owing to privacy concerns. The Ray-Ban Meta glasses allow s to capture images and videos using a built-in camera and microphone. It is also equipped with a speaker.

An older report could take “three to five years” to introduce its AR (augmented reality) smart glasses due to logistical challenges like finding the right balance between a light enough device with good enough battery life and an affordable price point.

Meta recently confirmed that its smart glasses, developed in collaboration with Ray-Ban, will soon be available in additional markets including India, the UAE, and Mexico.

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