TECHNOLOGY
Apple is banking on privacy to set its smart glasses apart
The VergeSunday, July 26, 2026 at 7:36 PM
RedScroll Brief
According to Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to reveal its first smart glasses at WWDC next June, with an expectation that they'll launch by the end of 2027. Part of the hold-up may be around the company's efforts to get its privacy features and messaging in order.
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What happened
According to Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to reveal its first smart glasses at WWDC next June, with an expectation that they'll launch by the end of 2027. Part of the hold-up may be around the company's efforts to get its privacy features and messaging in order.
Why it matters
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Background
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Timeline
The Verge published: Apple is banking on privacy to set its smart glasses apart
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Economic impact
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