We’ve been hearing for years that Apple wants to make standalone, sophisticated AR glasses that look just like a regular pair of prescription glasses. These rumors preceded the Vision Pro launch, a device that looks nothing like a pair of nimble AR glasses.
But even before the spatial computer became official, we had two separate types of rumors, each detailing Apple’s plans for the AR glasses and the bulkier mixed reality device that would become the Vision Pro.
Since then, we saw reports saying that Apple was pausing plans for the AR glasses, as the technology breakthroughs weren’t available. The Vision Pro delivers the concept of a head-worn computer, complete with the operating system and augmented reality experiences. All of that needs to be shrunk to something that looks like regular glasses.
I always said that Apple can’t abandon the idea of AR glasses, not when competitors are considering similar products. Standalone AR glasses, or even models connected to the iPhone, will “kill” the smartphone. This was all before the dawn of AI like ChatGPT and Apple Intelligence.
Fast-forward to mid-February, we hear that Apple’s plans to make AR glasses are still intact. But we’re now in the AI era. I’m more convinced than ever before that Apple is making smart glasses that will culminate in a standalone computer that might replace the iPhone. Apple simply can’t afford to abandon the project, especially now that everyone is making AI smart glasses.
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