Tell me if you’ve heard this one before: Apple will roll out its smart glasses (“Apple Glasses,” perhaps) in 2027 and is working on new form factors for the Apple Vision Pro.
This is what Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is predicting in his latest “Power On” newsletter. In the past he has said that Apple is testing four different types of frames for its upcoming smart glasses:
° A large rectangular frame, reminiscent of Ray-Ban Wayfarers;
° A slimmer rectangular design;
° Larger oval or circular frames;
° A smaller, more refined oval or circular option
The body of the “Apple Glasses” will purportedly be made with acetate, one of the first synthetic fibers used in eyeglass frames, photographic films, and synthetic fabric. Gurman adds that Apple is exploring a variety of finishes, including black, ocean blue and light brown. He says that the front cameras on the glasses will be arranged in an oval pattern, surrounded by indicator lights.
Gurman says Apple is working on a “completely revamped” version of the Vision Pro. it apparently involves engineers exploring four concepts for the headset. This includes offloading some of the internal components from the headset to another component, possibly like a puck. Gurman says that, however, some senior staff want to go with a cheaper and lighter all-in-one design.
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