Apple expands AI gadgets portfolio with glasses and pendant

Apple is expanding its portfolio of artificial intelligence (AI) devices with plans to launch smart glasses, AirPods, and a pendant in the coming years. The information was revealed by Mark Gurman, a journalist at Bloomberg, highlighting the company's commitment to integrating AI into its ecosystem.

The new devices will play a central role in Apple's strategy to enhance connectivity with the iPhone. The third-generation AirPods Pro, expected to launch in 2026, may feature infrared cameras. Meanwhile, the smart glasses, set for release in 2027, are expected to be equipped with high-resolution cameras, similar to current models from Meta.

The glasses, codenamed N50, will not have displays but will include speakers, microphones, and cameras. Apple has chosen to design the device from scratch, using acrylic elements in various colors and sizes. Additionally, the device will allow text reading and conversion into digital content, such as adding events to the calendar from posters.

The pendant, comparable in size to an AirTag, will serve as the iPhone's