Apple accelerates AI smart glasses, pendant, and camera AirPods for 2027

Apple is speeding up development of three AI wearables: smart glasses with a high-resolution camera (targeting December production, 2027 launch), an AirTag-sized AI pendant with cameras, and camera-equipped AirPods. All three connect to iPhone, letting Siri use visual context to take actions. The glasses will include speakers, microphones, and AI features like identifying objects, referencing landmarks, and reminding wearers of tasks. Apple plans to build the frames in-house rather than partnering with a third party, competing directly with Meta's Ray-Ban lineup.

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