Apple is reportedly accelerating development of three new AI-powered wearable devices as it looks to stay competitive in an increasingly crowded market for intelligent hardware.
According to recent reporting from Bloomberg, the company is working on an AI wearable described as an AirTag-sized pendant equipped with cameras that could be pinned to a user’s clothing. The device, sometimes referred to as an “AI pin,” is said to be part of a broader push into next-generation wearable computing.
The report follows earlier coverage from The Information, which first revealed Apple’s exploration of a camera-enabled wearable form factor.
AI Glasses in Development
Beyond the AI pendant, Apple is also reportedly speeding up work on AI-powered smart glasses, internally code-named N50. The glasses are expected to include a high-resolution camera and deeper artificial intelligence integration.
Bloomberg reports that Apple is “targeting the start of production as early as December,” potentially paving the way for a public release in 2027.
If launched, the glasses would place Apple in direct competition with Meta Platforms, currently one of the most active players in smart eyewear, as well as Snap Inc., which plans to release its latest “Specs” later this year.
The Apple glasses are reportedly being positioned as “more upscale and feature-rich” than the company’s other experimental AI wearables.
AI-Enhanced AirPods
In addition to the pendant and smart glasses, Apple is said to be developing a new generation of AirPods with expanded AI capabilities. While details remain limited, the move would align with Apple’s broader strategy of embedding AI more deeply across its hardware ecosystem.
All three devices are expected to connect directly to the iPhone and rely heavily on Siri as a central interface for user interaction..
Apple has not officially confirmed the projects. If the reports prove accurate, Apple’s upcoming product roadmap could mark one of its most significant expansions into AI-first hardware since the launch of the Apple Watch.
Material by Veronika Atanasova
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