Here’s How Apple (AAPL) Plans to Compete with Meta (META) In Smart Glasses

Apple is testing four designs for AI-powered smart glasses (codename N50) as it targets Meta’s headset market with a premium, iPhone-integrated product. Bloomberg reported prototypes include rectangular and oval/circular frames, unique vertically oriented oval camera lenses with surrounding lights, durable acetate construction, and multiple finishes. Apple aims to unveil by late 2026 or early 2027 with a commercial launch in 2027. Analyst Mark Gurman suggested the glasses could follow the Apple Watch’s path — not first to market but ultimately dominant — implying potential upside for Apple’s wearables and ecosystem revenues if execution and Siri integration succeed.