Apple continues to work on a “pendant with cameras” which should be released next year, according to the latest news from BloombergIt’s Mark Gurman.
In a report released today, Gurman said that the development of the all-new Trail AirPods wearable with cameras, which has apparently reached an advanced testing stage.
Apple also continues to work on smart glasses, according to its report.
Since the report focused on camera-equipped AirPods, no further details were provided about the pendant or smart glasses. However, it shared many details about both products in its previous report, as summarized below.
Gurman previously described the pendant as an “AirTag-sized” accessory that would be reminiscent of the failed Humane AI pin. However, it would be an iPhone accessory rather than a standalone product.
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Human AI PinThe pendant would feature an “always on” camera and a microphone for Siri voice commands, but would lack a screen and laser projector, according to the report. The pendant is said to have its own chip, but performance is limited, so the device will apparently rely heavily on a paired iPhone for processing.
Apple is reportedly considering whether to add a speaker to the accessory.
The pendant would attach to a person’s clothing with a clip, or you could insert a cord or chain through a hole in the device and wear it as a necklace.
In January, The informationWayne Ma and Qianer Liu of , were the first to talk about Apple’s AI pin or pendant project, which is still in an early stage of development within the company. According to both reports, the device could launch as early as 2027, but it is still possible that the project could be canceled.
The pendant would likely work with some of iOS 27’s revamped Siri features.
As for the smart glasses, he said Apple plans to unveil them in late 2026 or early 2027, but they won’t come to market until next year anyway.
Like the Meta Ray-Bans, Gurman said Apple’s glasses will feature built-in cameras allowing users to capture photos and videos. He also expects the glasses to have speakers and microphones for music, phone calls and notifications announced by Siri.
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Apple is apparently focusing on tight iPhone integration and premium build quality.
He didn’t provide too many details about iPhone integration, but he expects the glasses’ cameras to be able to transmit data to Siri and Apple Intelligence, which should help improve features like turn-by-turn walking directions.
As for build quality, he said Apple designs its own plastic frames, with the company testing at least four potential designs:
- A larger rectangular frame, similar to Ray-Ban’s Wayfarers
- A thinner rectangular design, similar to the glasses worn by Apple CEO Tim Cook
- Larger oval or circular frames
- Smaller oval or circular frames
Apple is exploring a range of color options, including black, ocean blue and light brown, and the glasses could have vertically oriented oval camera lenses, he said.
Meta uses eyeglass frames from Ray-Ban, the popular brand owned by Italian company EssilorLuxottica, while Google and Samsung are reportedly working on smart glasses in partnership with American eyewear company Warby Parker.
Unlike the last generation of Meta Ray-Ban, Gurman doesn’t expect Apple’s first smart glasses to feature an augmented reality display built into the lens.