- Apple is reportedly working on a new chip for its upcoming smart glasses.
- It will be based on chips used on the Apple Watch models and will be designed to power and control multiple cameras.
- The company is expected to start production of this chipset by the start of 2027, hinting at a potential release some time in the next two years.
Ever since they released their Vision Pro, Apple has been working on ways to offer AR and VR experience to more users. With two upcoming Vision Pro models already in the works, it appears that Apple now wants a piece of Meta’s smart glass market and it’s already developing a new chip that will power these glasses.
According to Bloomberg ‘s Mark Gurman , Apple is making progress on the chip that’s going to be power its potential smart glasses. It will be based on the company’s Apple Watch processors, since it’ll primarily use less energy. To make it more power efficient, Apple has removed some parts of the chips. The report points that Apple’s smart glasses chip is designed to “control multiple cameras”. These cameras will “scan the surrounding environment” and “assist users” using AI.
Mass production of this smart glasses chip could commence by the end of 2026 or by the start of 2027. The company will likely rely on their long-term partner, TSMC for the production of this chip. So, if everything goes as planned, we may see Apple’s version of smart glasses within two years.
Besides this, Apple is also developing smart glasses that use augmented reality. This will be similar to Meta’s Orion glasses that the latter revealed last year. Seeing Meta’s success with their non-AR smart glasses, Apple looks all set to enter the smart glasses market while working on AR glasses in parallel.
Smart glasses aren’t the only thing in the works. The Cupertino company is betting on adding cameras to AirPods and watches, and on developing chips for both products. Beyond that, Apple is working on SoCs for other products. These include the M6 (Komodo), M7 (Borneo), and Sotra chips for the Mac. And then, there’s the M5 chip for Pro models of iPad and MacBook.
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- Apple and Google have officially confirmed their team-up for the next-gen Siri AI.
- The Cupertino Giant will be using Google’s Gemini for a more personalized Siri model as well as Apple Intelligence features.
- We can expect the next-gen Siri to come out with iOS 26.4, sometime in March or April.
Apple has officially confirmed joining forces with Google to use its Gemini AI model to power the next-generation Siri. It will offer a more personalized experience and will be coming out with the iOS 26.4 update. Apple also plans to leverage Gemini’s capabilities for other Apple Intelligence features as well, later down the line.
The Next-Gen Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini AI
Apple officially confirmed that it will be partnering with Google in a statement to CNBC . Here’s what it stated, “After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models, and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users.”
Later, Google also shared a post on X confirming the tie-up, “Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year.”
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Both statements clearly mention that the Cupertino Giant will be using Gemini to power its assistant Siri. This was already rumored, as Apple’s attempts to acquire Perplexity went nowhere. With Gemini, Siri will get a major AI update . It will be able to handle more nuanced conversations and provide better results. Something long-time Apple users have been asking for years.
The next-gen Siri will arrive with the iOS 26.4 update, which will launch sometime in March or April. And it is only going to be available for Apple Intelligence-supported devices .
Something else worth noting is how Google’s statement mentions that Gemini will power Apple Intelligence features. This leads us to believe that Apple could use Gemini’s multi-modal capabilities for its Writings tools , Image Playground , and Message summaries, too.
Elon Musk Not Happy With Apple and Google Tie Up
xAI CEO Elon Musk also responded to Google’s announcement post on X, sharing his thoughts on the matter by saying, “This seems like an unreasonable concentration of power for Google, given that they also have Android and Chrome.” Though we don’t expect either Apple or Google to respond to Elon, we will update the situation as it progresses.
It is worth noting that xAI is the company behind Grok, which is in hot water currently due to its inappropriate image generation fiasco , and has been getting backlash from multiple news outlets, X users, and even government authorities.
With over 4 year of experience under the belt, I cover all facets of consumer tech, from smartphones to other consumer electronics, our favorite social media apps, as well as the growing realm of AI and LLMs. As an Apps and AI writer app Beebom, I provide my expertise in all these areas, weaving stories that help you get familiar with the tech around you. But you will find me playing NYT daily puzzles in my free time.
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