On October 2, news emerged that Apple has put its upgrade plans for the Vision Pro headset on the back burner and is now channeling its resources into developing smart glasses that can give Meta a run for its money. Sources with inside knowledge of the situation revealed that Apple had initially mapped out a plan to roll out a lightweight and budget - friendly headset, internally codenamed N100, in 2027. But last week, the tech giant made a strategic shift and reassigned the project team to work on the glasses' research and development. At present, Apple is in the process of developing at least two models of smart glasses. The first model, codenamed N50, needs to be paired with an iPhone. It doesn't come with a display. There are expectations that it could make its debut as early as next year, with a full - scale market release slated for 2027. Another version, which features a display, was originally set to hit the market in 2028. However, its development has been sped up. This model is poised to directly go head - to - head with Meta's Ray - Ban Display smart glasses.