Recent reports indicate that Apple's much - awaited smart glasses are projected to make their market debut between the latter part of 2026 and the early months of 2027. The first wave of these smart glasses will primarily offer basic functions such as straightforward recording and audio playback. Notably, they won't come equipped with comprehensive augmented reality (AR) technology at the outset. Instead, they will bear a resemblance to the Ray - Ban smart glasses launched by Meta.