Apple seems to have big plans to expand its lineup of extended-reality (XR) devices by launching new Vision series headsets and smart glasses, according to a report from supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In his report, Kuo shares Apple’s potential roadmap for seven new head-mounted wearables, which could include the release of Meta Ray-Ban-like smart glasses, followed by XR glasses with a display.
As noted by Kuo, Apple could launch an M5-powered Vision Pro headset this year before showing off a “substantially lighter” Vision Air in 2027. This device will reportedly cost less than the $3,499 Vision Pro and use Apple’s flagship iPhone processor.
Kuo has also detailed Apple’s rumored plans to launch smart glasses in 2027, which could support voice control and gesture recognition, along with the ability to record videos with a built-in camera and an “AI environmental sensing” feature. Last month, sources told Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman that Apple’s upcoming smart glasses will be similar to the Meta Ray-Bans smart glasses “but better made.”
Rumors about Apple’s upcoming smart glasses have been floating around for over a year now and have only ramped up following the success of Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses. Meta recently announced a new pair of glasses with Oakley that capture 3K video, while Google is working on Android-powered XR glasses of its own.
Further down the road, Apple could launch a 2nd-gen Vision Pro that features a new, “significantly lighter” design and a cheaper price in 2028, according to Kuo. The company Apple is also reportedly working on display-equipped XR glasses with voice control and gesture recognition for 2028 as well.
There are a couple of other devices with murkier timelines, including a second-gen pair of XR glasses and a device that users can tether to an iPhone or Mac. Kuo reports that development on the tethered device has been paused due to “insufficient competitive advantage,” as Apple’s device would weigh more than rival products.
