Apple's Smart Glasses Set to Arrive by Christmas 2026: A Sleek and Fashionable Leap into Augmented Reality

Apple Smart Glasses: Project N401 Apple is rumored to be launching smart glasses by late 2026 or early 2027, according to a recent Bloomberg report. The project, initially known as 'Apple Glass' and now code-named N401, has been in development since at least 2015. While the exact design remains a mystery, Apple is reportedly aiming for a fashionable and approachable look, similar to its subtle yet tech-forward designs seen in the Apple Watch. The glasses are expected to offer augmented reality (AR) capabilities, potentially building on the success of the Apple Vision Pro but in a more compact form.

Development Challenges

Apple faces significant challenges in miniaturizing the technology and ensuring sleek design. One potential solution is offloading processing duties to a nearby iPhone. Additionally, custom silicon development is underway to power the glasses. The project has become a top priority for CEO Tim Cook, driven by Apple's ambition to outpace Meta in the smart glasses market.

Market Competition

Meta currently leads with its Ray-Ban smart glasses, which are used for taking pictures and AI purposes but do not offer full AR capabilities. Apple aims to create a device that can display AR images to users, similar to the Vision Pro but in a more wearable form factor.