Apple develops smart glasses codenamed “N50”, and the new Apple Vision will be released as soon as the end of the year

Rumors about Apple’s smart glasses Apple Glasses have been around for a long time, but they have been stuck in the speculation stage, and there is no clear news about its function positioning and release time. Recently, well-known journalist Mark Gurman disclosed the latest progress of Apple’s smart glasses project in the latest issue of Power On column, and revealed the release schedule of the next Apple Vision device. According to reports, the development code of Apple’s smart glasses is “N50”. Although it has not yet entered the final forming stage, the project goal is very clear: to build the glasses into an Apple Intelligence Apple smart device. It is reported that the glasses can provide users with real-time information feedback by analyzing the surrounding environment. Unlike traditional augmented reality (AR) devices, the N50 focuses more on natural interactive experiences rather than immersive virtual worlds. In addition, previous rumors have mentioned that Apple is also developing a new AirPods equipped with a camera, which is similar to the N50, capable of perceiving the environment and providing information. The two products currently have overlapping functions. Mark Gurman believes that not everyone is willing to wear headphones all day, so Apple’s layout may be to provide more options for different scenarios and groups of people. Picture At present, the specific release time of the N50 has not been determined, but Apple’s next generation Vision device will be released as soon as the end of this year. Mark Gurman pointed out that although the market performance of the first Vision Pro is not as expected, Apple has not slowed down. It is reported that Apple is developing two follow-up products of Vision Pro: Lightweight version: It is expected to be more portable. High-performance version: It needs to be connected to a Mac and is designed for high response speed and professional application scenarios. Among the pictures, the lightweight version may debut between the end of this year and the first half of 2026 at the soonest. But its positioning is still uncertain: it may be the second generation of Vision Pro, or it may be a slightly shrunk configuration but more affordable model. If it is the latter, it may attract more consumers and further expand the market.