Apple Shifts Focus from Vision Pro to Next-Gen AI Glasses
Apple has pressed pause on its planned overhaul of the $3,499 Vision Pro mixed-reality headset—code-named N100—so teams can fast-track two upcoming models of smart glasses. The move reflects a broader industry sprint toward lighter, AI-driven wearables that promise to blend virtual convenience with real-world experiences.
First up is the N50, a pair of iPhone-paired glasses without onboard displays, aiming for a reveal next year and a 2027 launch. A second display-equipped version is slated for 2028, but Apple insiders say development on both is picking up speed to challenge Meta’s Quest and $800 Ray-Ban Display.
For young global citizens and digital nomads, these glasses could unlock hands-free navigation and real-time translation on the go—think walking through Tokyo or Berlin with instant subtitles floating before your eyes. Entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts will watch closely: Apple is betting big on voice interaction and AI to set a new benchmark for wearable computing.
Although the Vision Pro generated buzz at its February debut, it has struggled against a thin content lineup and lower-cost rivals. By redirecting talent toward smart glasses, Apple aims to bridge its AI gap and appeal to a broader mainstream audience.
Whether these AI glasses become a staple for thought leaders, content creators, or global travelers, they signal Apple’s next chapter: turning science-fiction looks into real-world impact.
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