Apple Reportedly Cancels Mac-Connected AR Glasses Project
Apple has canceled a project to build augmented reality (AR) glasses that would require a connection to a Mac, according to a new report from Bloomberg.The glasses, codenamed N107, looked like regular glasses but included built-in displays. Apple had intended to launch the product in 2027, around the same time Meta is targeting the release of its augmented reality glasses.Initially, Apple wanted the glasses to be tethered to an iPhone, but the smartphone didn't offer enough computing power, prompting the company to opt for a connection to a Mac instead. The prototypes were light enough to eliminate the need for a head strap and lacked a front-facing screen to display the wearer's eyes. Instead, Apple was developing lenses that could change their tint—a feature that could have served as a status indicator, signaling whether the wearer was busy or approachable.Continue ReadingShare Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, EmailFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube
The glasses, codenamed N107, looked like regular glasses but included built-in displays. Apple had intended to launch the product in 2027, around the same time Meta is targeting the release of its augmented reality glasses.
Initially, Apple wanted the glasses to be tethered to an iPhone, but the smartphone didn't offer enough computing power, prompting the company to opt for a connection to a Mac instead. The prototypes were light enough to eliminate the need for a head strap and lacked a front-facing screen to display the wearer's eyes. Instead, Apple was developing lenses that could change their tint—a feature that could have served as a status indicator, signaling whether the wearer was busy or approachable.
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