Apple reportedly shifts staff from Vision Pro to smart glasses

Recent reporting (Mark Gurman / Bloomberg summarized by multiple outlets) says Apple has pulled some staff from a planned Vision Pro refresh to accelerate development of consumer smart glasses that can compete with Meta/Ray-Ban. Two models are reportedly in development:

• N50: A lightweight, lower-cost model with no onboard display that pairs with the iPhone. Expected launch: around 2027.
• AR-display model: A glasses-style device with an augmented-reality display that was targeted for 2028 but may be expedited to launch earlier.

Key features reportedly planned:

• New custom Apple chip
• Speakers and microphones for voice interaction
• Cameras for photos and video capture
• Health-tracking sensors
• Deep integration with Siri and an upcoming Siri LLM update for richer AI-driven voice commands

Apple has not abandoned the Vision Pro, but the cheaper/lighter redesign has been deprioritized in favor of these glasses, reportedly to better compete with Meta’s Ray-Ban devices. There are no official Apple smart-glasses products for sale yet, so no retailer product pages were found.

If you want to read more from independent coverage, see:

• Lowyat.net — Apple smart glasses report
• Trak.in — summary of the reporting
• iClarified — Bloomberg summary

What do you think — would you buy Apple smart glasses that pair with your iPhone, or do you prefer immersive headsets like the Vision Pro? Share your thoughts below.