Apple is developing its first smart glasses for a potential unveiling at WWDC 2027, with privacy expected to be a central focus, according to reporting that cites Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The company is prototyping new hardware and software features aimed at strengthening privacy beyond what is available on current devices. While some versions of the glasses are being considered, there is debate internally over whether the glasses should be able to record video. Gurman says Apple has explored options that include glasses with camera systems designed to support AI features while lacking the ability to capture photos and video, as well as prototypes that remove the camera system entirely.
The most likely direction, as described in the reports, is that the glasses include cameras but paired with privacy protections aligned with Apple’s approach. The devices are also expected to offer audio features such as speakers and microphones for functions like music playback, phone calls, and Siri-delivered notifications, similar to the way rival products such as Meta’s Ray-Bans are positioned. Apple is reportedly targeting customer shipments in late 2027.
