Apple's Smart Glasses Slated for 2027 Launch with Gemini-Boosted Siri

Bloomberg reports Apple is advancing first-generation smart glasses, potentially debuting late 2026 and launching for sale in 2027 without a display but featuring two cameras, a custom N401 chip, and iPhone-paired Siri. The device leverages Google's Gemini model for an upgraded Siri, enhancing hands-free functionality amid Apple's dominant wearables segment, which generated $35.6 billion last year including $14-18 billion from Apple Watch. This positions Apple to challenge rivals like Meta, bolstering its ecosystem and high-margin (~37%) growth narrative, though execution risks and competition loom.