Apple's Smart Glasses Reportedly Delayed Until Late 2027

Apple’s highly anticipated smart glasses have been delayed until late 2027, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The product, initially expected to be announced later this year with shipments beginning in early 2027, has encountered development challenges that have pushed back the timeline. Despite the delay, the glasses remain a top priority for Apple, with outgoing CEO Tim Cook and incoming leader John Ternus both heavily invested in the project’s success. The smart glasses are expected to feature design elements such as oval-shaped cameras, unique colors, and multiple frame styles, including a large rectangular frame reminiscent of Ray-Ban Wayfarers. Apple aims to differentiate its product in the growing smart glasses market, which saw a 139% year-over-year growth in the second half of 2025. The glasses will reportedly include cameras for capturing photos and videos, microphones and speakers for calls and media playback, and a multimodal AI interface integrated with Siri for voice commands. Looking ahead, Apple envisions the glasses evolving beyond basic functionality to become a health device and eventually incorporate augmented reality (AR) technologies to enhance users’ vision and interaction with their environment. The project has been under the leadership of John Ternus for the past two years, signaling Apple’s commitment to innovation in wearable technology. The delay underscores the technical complexities involved in bringing such an advanced product to market, but the company’s continued focus suggests it remains a cornerstone of its future product roadmap.