Apple Smart Glasses Codenamed 'N50' Leak; Could Feature Apple Intelligence Support

Apple’s Wearable Vision Expands Beyond Vision Pro With Smart Glasses in Development

Cupertino, April 28 — Apple is reportedly advancing its wearable technology ambitions with a new device: Apple Smart Glasses, codenamed N50. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the tech giant is developing a lighter, spectacle-like wearable that could leverage the upcoming Apple Intelligence features, potentially changing the landscape of smart wearables.

Apple Smart Glasses: What We Know So Far

Following the launch of the Apple Vision Pro mixed-reality headset in 2023 — priced at $3,499 (around ₹2,98,600) — Apple is now rumored to be working on a pair of smart glasses designed for everyday use. Unlike the Vision Pro, which delivers a fully immersive experience, these glasses are expected to focus more on practical, real-world interactions.

• Codename: N50

• Form Factor: Slim, spectacle-style smart glasses

• Capabilities:

  • Environmental analysis and real-time information feed to the wearer

  • Likely not a full Augmented Reality (AR) device

  • Integration with Apple Intelligence, Apple’s new suite of AI-driven features

How Will Apple’s Smart Glasses Compare?

Apple’s glasses are rumored to resemble prototypes like Meta’s Project Orion and the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses (priced around $379 or ₹32,000). However, while Meta’s models include cameras and media-capturing features, Apple is reportedly still undecided about including cameras, due to growing privacy concerns.

Unlike Meta’s current generation of smart glasses, which allow for photo and video capture, Apple’s device may prioritize privacy and ambient intelligence, providing context-aware information without actively recording the environment.

Launch Timeline and Challenges

Earlier reports suggest Apple might take three to five years to bring the smart glasses to market. Some analysts predict a release window around 2027, given the complexity of balancing lightweight design, battery life, and affordability — key challenges that have slowed progress.

Apple’s strategy appears focused on ensuring the glasses offer meaningful daily utility, powered by Apple Intelligence, rather than rushing an underdeveloped product into the competitive market.

Meanwhile, Meta has confirmed it is expanding the availability of its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses to new regions, including India, UAE, and Mexico, heightening competition in the smart wearable segment.

Conclusion

Apple’s move towards intelligent, privacy-focused smart glasses could redefine expectations in the wearable tech space. While the product is still in its early stages, the integration of Apple Intelligence points to a future where users interact with their surroundings in smarter, more discreet ways — all while maintaining Apple’s hallmark emphasis on user privacy.

More concrete details are expected as Apple’s development continues, possibly providing further glimpses during upcoming developer conferences.