Apple Plans to Launch AI-Powered Wearable Pin Device by 2027, Report Suggests.
In a move that could potentially shake up the wearable market, Apple is reportedly working on an AI-powered wearable device in the form of a pin. According to sources familiar with the product, the new wearable is said to be similar in size and design to an AirTag but slightly thicker.
The device will feature a single physical button along its edges and will have three microphones and two cameras for capturing information about the user's surroundings. It will also use a magnetic inductive wireless charging surface, similar to that used by the Apple Watch.
While details on pricing are scarce, insiders suggest that the company has fast-tracked the product with hopes of releasing it as early as 2027. The report notes that the device is planned for mass production and expects to ship twenty million units upon launch.
This latest development comes amid growing competition in the wearable space, particularly from tech giants like OpenAI, which is reportedly working on its own hardware, and Meta, which Apple already anticipates competing with in the emerging smart glasses market.
The news has also sparked interest given Apple's recent efforts to bolster its AI capabilities. Just a few days ago, it was revealed that Apple will be tapping Google's Gemini large language models for an LLM overhaul of Siri, among other AI-driven products like smart glasses and an in-home smart display.
While the details on this new wearable device are still scarce, one thing is clear: Apple is playing a significant role in shaping the future of AI-powered wearables.
In a move that could potentially shake up the wearable market, Apple is reportedly working on an AI-powered wearable device in the form of a pin. According to sources familiar with the product, the new wearable is said to be similar in size and design to an AirTag but slightly thicker.
The device will feature a single physical button along its edges and will have three microphones and two cameras for capturing information about the user's surroundings. It will also use a magnetic inductive wireless charging surface, similar to that used by the Apple Watch.
While details on pricing are scarce, insiders suggest that the company has fast-tracked the product with hopes of releasing it as early as 2027. The report notes that the device is planned for mass production and expects to ship twenty million units upon launch.
This latest development comes amid growing competition in the wearable space, particularly from tech giants like OpenAI, which is reportedly working on its own hardware, and Meta, which Apple already anticipates competing with in the emerging smart glasses market.
The news has also sparked interest given Apple's recent efforts to bolster its AI capabilities. Just a few days ago, it was revealed that Apple will be tapping Google's Gemini large language models for an LLM overhaul of Siri, among other AI-driven products like smart glasses and an in-home smart display.
While the details on this new wearable device are still scarce, one thing is clear: Apple is playing a significant role in shaping the future of AI-powered wearables.