Apple plans to launch smart glasses in late 2026 to compete with Meta's Ray-Bans. Bloomberg sources say the company wants to release the wearable during the fourth quarter. Engineers are building cameras, microphones, and artificial intelligence into the frames. Apple employees claim their glasses will match Meta products but with superior build quality. The tech giant hopes to beat competitors in the emerging smart eyewear market.
The glasses will capture photos and videos like Meta models do. Users can also get turn-by-turn directions, translations, music, and phone calls through the device. Apple adds privacy indicators so people know when recording happens. Accessibility features might also help vision-impaired users get...