Following the failure of the Apple Vision Pro, we’ve been hearing rumors about the so-called Apple Glasses, but there have been really few specific details about them available. Now, a Chinese supplier may have confirmed not only the launch of the glasses, but also the rumored AirPods with integrated cameras.
Apple supplier has confirmed the Apple smart glasses and AirPods with cameras are coming soon
Chinese supplier TCB Devices has all but confirmed some of Apple’s plans for 2027 in its financial results for Q3 2026. According to an iFeng report (translated source), the company advised that the semiconductor, optical communications, and data center industries will see increased demand.
Later in the report, TCB Devices says it had “participated in Apple’s AI glasses and new smart earphone projects.” Thanks to this, the company expects improvements in the related businesses, including precision welding and machine vision inspection.
With this report, the Chinese firm basically confirmed that the Apple Glass and the AirPods with integrated cameras are in development and will launch sometime next year.
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When are the Apple Glasses and AirPods with cameras launching
The AirPods may also get a completely new feature. | Image by PhoneArena
Rumors about the Apple smart glasses have been circulating for quite a while, with the most likely launch date being sometime at the end of 2027. Apple insider Mark Gurman, reported that the glasses will launch after the anniversary iPhone 20 Pro and the iPhone Duo 2, which are expected in September.
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We’ve also been hearing about AirPods with Apple’s Visual Intelligence capabilities built in thanks to cameras in each of the earphones. The most reliable rumor about the pair came straight from Cupertino with a presentation clip, which was found in a macOS 26 build earlier this year.
Both products have received very mixed reactions online even though we’re far from their potential premiere. Many users on Reddit were questioning the privacy implications of having a camera on your face, while others were worried about babysitting one more battery. Of course, there were some people excited to try such a product made by Apple.
Some Apple fans are excited about using AI glasses. | Image by Reddit (screenshot
A tough sell, even for Apple
I love the idea of having a pair of glasses with a relatively smart voice assistant and the option to grab quick videos and photos on my face. However, I am terrified by the idea everyone I meet in public having such a device, and I know many people feel the same way.
If Apple manages to solve this discrepancy, this could be a great product. Otherwise, I believe the Apple Glasses will be dead on arrival.
Ilia, a tech journalist at PhoneArena, has been covering the mobile industry since 2011, with experience at outlets like Forbes Bulgaria. Passionate about smartphones, tablets, and consumer tech, he blends deep industry knowledge with a personal fascination that began with his first Nokia and Sony Ericsson devices. Originally from Bulgaria and now based in Lima, Peru, Ilia balances his tech obsessions with walking his dog, training at the gym, and slowly mastering Spanish.
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