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Apple's Smart Glasses Project Evolves: N50 and Display Variant in Pipeline

Apple's smart glasses plans have changed. The N50 and a display variant are coming, but the lighter, cheaper Vision Air model is on hold.

In this image we can see two women wearing spectacles are sitting. In the foreground we can see...
In this image we can see two women wearing spectacles are sitting. In the foreground we can see glasses, jar, a microphone, a board with some text and a device placed on the table. In the background, we can see a screen and the wall.

Apple's Smart Glasses Project Evolves: N50 and Display Variant in Pipeline

Apple's smart glasses project has seen some shifts in plans. The tech giant is now focusing on two variants: the N50, an ipad-less model set for 2027, and an advanced version with a screen, likely to arrive earlier than 2028. The lighter, cheaper Vision Air model has been put on hold.

The upcoming glasses are expected to pack a punch with a special chip, speakers, and a camera. Interactions will heavily rely on voice and AI, with a new version of Siri in the works. Apple has paused the Vision Air project to concentrate resources on this more urgent venture, according to Bloomberg News.

Rumors suggest that Apple's Vision Air, a lighter and cheaper ipad planned for 2027, may not see the light of day. Instead, the company is reportedly pursuing a smart glasses with a screen, possibly in response to Meta's Ray-Ban Display. The Vision Pro is seen as an intermediate step in Apple's augmented reality device development. An updated Vision Pro 2 is expected, featuring an M4 or M5 chip and a more comfortable headband.

Apple's smart glasses project is evolving, with the N50 and an advanced display variant in the pipeline. The Vision Air project has been put on hold, and the company is exploring a smart glasses with a screen. The release of an updated Vision Pro 2 is also anticipated.

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