Apple is reportedly planning smart glasses that would rely on a paired iPhone for apps and use Siri as the primary interface. Bloomberg reporting says Apple is targeting an unveiling at WWDC in June 2027 and a launch before the end of that year, although the schedule remains uncertain because software development is said to be behind while much of the hardware is nearing completion.
The glasses are said to be internally known as N50. Rather than running dedicated glasses versions of iPhone apps, the plan would allow users to issue Siri commands to existing apps on their phone, provided developers enable the necessary voice controls. The reported examples are concepts under consideration, not confirmed partnerships.
- Make a restaurant reservation through OpenTable.
- Request a ride through Uber.
- Request a ride through Lyft.
Cameras would reportedly support Visual Intelligence requests, such as identifying a building or suggesting recipes from ingredients visible in a refrigerator. Other planned capabilities include the following:
- Receive iPhone notifications.
- Reply to messages.
- Translate conversations in real time.
- Control music playback.
- Manage reminders.
The device would reportedly run an adapted version of visionOS and include Wi-Fi. That connection could let users continue listening to audio after moving away from the iPhone, but the glasses would not be a fully independent device. Compatibility is expected to be limited to recent iPhone models, with no Android support reported.
Earlier reports indicated that Apple’s first glasses could be a simpler, display-free product rather than a Vision Pro-style headset. Apple has not announced the device or its release date. Availability of Siri AI features may also vary by region: Apple said in June that Siri AI would be delayed in the European Union with iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 because of Digital Markets Act requirements, leaving the eventual availability of related glasses features unclear.
