Apple reportedly testing out four different styles for its smart glasses that will rival Meta Ray-Bans

Published: (April 12, 2026 at 04:05 PM EDT)
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Source: Engadget

Source: Engadget

Potential Styles

  • Large rectangular frame comparable to Ray‑Ban Wayfarers.
  • Slimmer rectangular design similar to the glasses Tim Cook wears.
  • Larger oval or circular frame.
  • Smaller oval or circle option.

Apple is also testing a range of colors, including black, ocean blue, and light brown.

Design Details

Internally codenamed N50, the glasses are expected to feature vertically oriented oval lenses with surrounding lights, setting them apart from Meta’s second‑gen Ray‑Ban model.

Features

  • Photo and video capture.
  • Tight integration with iPhone for editing, sharing, phone calls, notifications, music, and Siri.
  • Potentially better sync with Apple’s ecosystem compared to competitors.
  • May coincide with an improved Siri expected in iOS 27.

Timeline & Competition

  • Possible reveal: late 2026 or early 2027.
  • Official release: sometime in 2027.
  • Competing product: Meta’s latest Ray‑Ban smart glasses, which support prescription lenses and a more customizable fit.

Source: Engadget article

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