<p>Google earlier this week offered a sneak peek at the Android XR smart wearable, which will soon compete with Meta's popular Ray-Ban glasses.</p><p>Just a few days ago, OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman announced onboarding former <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/technology/openais-altman-former-apple-inc-veteran-jony-ive-team-up-to-build-new-age-ai-hardware-3552246">Apple Inc. veteran Jony Ive</a> and his 'io' hardware company to build AI devices.</p><p>Now, Apple is expected to join the race in the smart wearable category with its own pair of smart glasses next year, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-22/apple-plans-glasses-for-2026-as-part-of-ai-push-nixes-watch-with-camera?srnd=undefined&embedded-checkout=true">reported</a> Bloomberg.</p>.I/O 2025 Highlights: Google Android XR Glasses, Glow AI cinema creator, new Gemini AI tools and more.<p>Unlike Vision Pro, which fully covers the eyes like extra large skying glasses, Apple's new device will resemble regular sunglasses. </p><p>It will come equipped with a lot of tiny smart sensors, cameras, microphones and speakers. Users will be able to view the notification on the glasses, and like Google's upcoming glasses, be able to offer turn-by-turn navigation as well.</p><p>The glasses will be able to allow the eyes to see the world around the user and can superimpose the message notification without being too obstructive or blocking the view. </p><p>And, surely the device will support voice-activated Siri digital assistant to perform tasks hands-free. Users need not have to take out their phones to respond to calls or reply to messages. He/she will be able to dictate words assisted with smart response features and send it without wasting much time.</p><p>In a related development, Apple is also working ona foldable iPhone, which is expected to launch in 2026, which marks the 20th anniversary of the original iPhone.</p><p>The all-new iPhone is said to have a crease-free bendable screen and comes with a top-of-the-line premium metal enclosure and sturdy hinge to hold the wide-display panel inside.</p><p>And, in the following year (2027), Apple, in a bid to recreate the iconic 'iPhone X' launch, will bring a special iPhone model, which will have more glass, almost zero-bezel and curvaceous structure than the current crop of iPhones.</p>.New Apple Store all set to open in North Bengaluru .<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366">DH Tech</a></em></p>
<p>Google earlier this week offered a sneak peek at the Android XR smart wearable, which will soon compete with Meta's popular Ray-Ban glasses.</p><p>Just a few days ago, OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman announced onboarding former <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/technology/openais-altman-former-apple-inc-veteran-jony-ive-team-up-to-build-new-age-ai-hardware-3552246">Apple Inc. veteran Jony Ive</a> and his 'io' hardware company to build AI devices.</p><p>Now, Apple is expected to join the race in the smart wearable category with its own pair of smart glasses next year, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-22/apple-plans-glasses-for-2026-as-part-of-ai-push-nixes-watch-with-camera?srnd=undefined&embedded-checkout=true">reported</a> Bloomberg.</p>.I/O 2025 Highlights: Google Android XR Glasses, Glow AI cinema creator, new Gemini AI tools and more.<p>Unlike Vision Pro, which fully covers the eyes like extra large skying glasses, Apple's new device will resemble regular sunglasses. </p><p>It will come equipped with a lot of tiny smart sensors, cameras, microphones and speakers. Users will be able to view the notification on the glasses, and like Google's upcoming glasses, be able to offer turn-by-turn navigation as well.</p><p>The glasses will be able to allow the eyes to see the world around the user and can superimpose the message notification without being too obstructive or blocking the view. </p><p>And, surely the device will support voice-activated Siri digital assistant to perform tasks hands-free. Users need not have to take out their phones to respond to calls or reply to messages. He/she will be able to dictate words assisted with smart response features and send it without wasting much time.</p><p>In a related development, Apple is also working ona foldable iPhone, which is expected to launch in 2026, which marks the 20th anniversary of the original iPhone.</p><p>The all-new iPhone is said to have a crease-free bendable screen and comes with a top-of-the-line premium metal enclosure and sturdy hinge to hold the wide-display panel inside.</p><p>And, in the following year (2027), Apple, in a bid to recreate the iconic 'iPhone X' launch, will bring a special iPhone model, which will have more glass, almost zero-bezel and curvaceous structure than the current crop of iPhones.</p>.New Apple Store all set to open in North Bengaluru .<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366">DH Tech</a></em></p>