Apple smart glasses reportedly delayed to late 2027, Bloomberg's Gurman says
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Wesley Hilliard
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is pushing back the release of its smart glasses (with cameras but no heads-up display) from late 2026 to late 2027 due to development challenges. A longtime leaker who previously offered a different timeline now aligns with this delayed projection. The article discusses the evolving rumors and conflicting reports about Apple's augmented reality/wearable strategy.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledAccording to the Bloomberg newsletter 'Power On,' Apple is pushing back its smart glasses release to late 2027 after hitting some development snags.
The Apple smart glasses with cameras and no heads-up display have been rumored for the end of 2026, but could now come at the end of 2027 instead.
Rumors about Apple's smart glasses effort have been increasing in frequency since 2024, but primarily from a single source.
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