According to fresh insider information from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is developing smart glasses in four frame styles with an emphasis on premium materials and instantly recognizable design. This is the most detailed leak about the Apple Glasses design to date — and it says a lot about the company’s strategy.
Would you wear smart glasses from Apple?
Apple Glasses Design
According to Gurman, Apple’s design team has prepared at least four frame variants, and the company plans to release some or all of them. Here’s what’s currently being tested:
- A large rectangular frame resembling classic Ray-Ban Wayfarers
- A narrower rectangular model — similar to the glasses Tim Cook wears
- Large oval or round frames
- A compact, more refined oval or round variant
There will be several frames to suit your taste
There will even be a variant like Tim Cook’s
The frames are made from acetate — a material considered stronger and more expensive than regular plastic. It is often used in premium lines of regular eyewear. Among the colors mentioned are black, “oceanic” blue, and light brown.
A separate detail — the cameras. According to rumors, Apple is considering vertically oriented oval camera lenses with surrounding illumination, which visually differs from the round cameras on Meta* glasses. Internally, the company calls the design an “icon” — drawing a parallel to how recognizable AirPods and Apple Watch are.
Why Apple Is Making Smart Glasses on Its Own
Meta* releases smart glasses in collaboration with Ray-Ban and Oakley — brands with decades of experience in optics. Apple, based on leaks, is developing the design entirely on its own, without involving third-party eyewear manufacturers.
Apple is developing smart glasses by itself
At first glance, this is a risky move: creating a fashionable accessory that people are willing to wear every day is not easy even for experienced eyewear brands. But Apple has a strong argument — its history of wearable devices.
AirPods and Apple Watch became examples of how the company creates instantly recognizable devices in categories where headphones and watches had existed for decades. Neither AirPods nor Apple Watch look like competitors’ products, even though many have tried to copy them.
They should become just as fashionable as AirPods and Apple Watch
Four frame styles at once is an ambitious task. Apple Watch is also available in several versions (regular and Ultra), but with glasses the stakes are higher: the frame is primarily a style statement, and it’s important to appeal to a wide range of tastes.
Apple Smart Glasses Features
We’ve learned the most about the design, but earlier leaks also revealed information about the device’s capabilities. Among the rumors:
Without a smart Siri, the glasses would be pointless
- Deep integration with iPhone — the glasses will function as a smartphone companion
- Cameras for photos and visual recognition features
- Voice control through an updated Siri from iOS 27
- Emphasis on voice interface rather than touch controls
All of this is still at the level of insider information, not confirmed facts. But the overall picture is coming together: Apple isn’t trying to make a “small Vision Pro on your face,” but is moving toward lightweight smart glasses tethered to the iPhone.
Apple Glasses Release Date
According to the same Gurman, the Apple Glasses announcement is possible as early as fall 2026 — as part of a major product lineup refresh. However, “possible” and “confirmed” are two different things. Apple has postponed the launch of new device categories more than once.
It’s also worth considering personnel changes: the original AirPods and Apple Watch were created under Jony Ive. Apple’s current design team has yet to launch a product in an entirely new category. Fall will show what they’re capable of.
Should You Wait for Apple Smart Glasses
If you use an iPhone and are interested in wearable devices — Apple Glasses deserve your attention. Based on rumors, this is not a Vision Pro replacement, but an entirely different product: lightweight, stylish, built around voice control and a camera.
Would you want Apple smart glasses?
For those eyeing Ray-Ban smart glasses, it’s worth at least waiting for Apple’s official announcement before buying. Four frame styles and premium materials are a serious bid to make glasses that are not only functional but also pleasant to wear.
