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Apple Plans Smart Glasses for 2026 as Part of AI Push

Apple Inc. is aiming to release smart glasses at the end of next year as part of a push into AI-enhanced gadgets.
Apple announced that its newest phone, the iPhone 16, will incorporate generative AI models that power what it calls Apple Intelligence.
The Apple Intelligence platform, released last year, has lagged behind competitors’ technology. (Getty Images)

Apple Inc. is aiming to release smart glasses at the end of next year as part of a push into AI-enhanced gadgets, but it has shelved plans for a smartwatch that can analyse its surroundings with a built-in camera.

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