Apple is said to be introducing its own AI smart glasses next year, as reported by Bloomberg. Although Apple is joining the market later than certain rivals, the company could bring numerous potential benefits to the smart glasses sector.
The current market features products like Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, which I bought during Black Friday last year. I was pleasantly surprised by their ability to capture quick photos and videos, field questions, and play audio while biking, as they enable awareness of ambient sounds.
As per the Bloomberg report, Apple’s AI smart glasses will include cameras, microphones, and speakers, akin to Meta’s product. They are anticipated to work with Siri, offer Visual Intelligence features, manage phone calls, stream music, translate conversations, and provide turn-by-turn directions. Apple is also creating custom silicon to power these glasses.
### Feature Suggestions
While the initial features appear encouraging, I have three particular feature suggestions that could elevate Apple’s smart glasses beyond Meta’s current offerings:
1. **In-depth Integration with Siri and Personal Context**: In contrast to Meta’s AI, which lacks personal context, a tailored version of Siri could foster more meaningful interactions through the glasses, enabling users to interact without needing to reach for their iPhones.
2. **Superior Camera Quality**: Though size limitations are present, the camera performance on Meta’s Ray-Bans is inadequate, often producing soft, artificial images due to excessive post-processing. Apple could utilize its expertise in camera technology to significantly enhance this aspect.
3. **Notification Control**: While Meta’s glasses provide basic notification management on Android, they do not accommodate iOS. Apple’s glasses could sync with Focus mode, allowing users to receive notifications solely from selected apps, improving the functionality of display-less glasses.
### Wrap Up
With these features, I could envision purchasing a pair of Apple AI smart glasses, particularly if they integrate flawlessly with my iPhone. Pricing will be an essential aspect of their attractiveness.
For those keen on smart glasses at present, Meta’s Ray-Bans are available for around $299 on Amazon, serving as a reasonable entry point into the market. Meta is also expected to unveil AR glasses priced at approximately $800 soon.
What are your opinions on the idea of Apple AI smart glasses?
