Apple Supplier Reports AI Glasses and Smart Earphone Work
Apple’s next AI wearable may give Siri a view of your surroundings without adding another screen.
Chinese equipment supplier Quick Intelligent Equipment said during its Nov. 10 briefing on third-quarter results that it had participated in Apple AI glasses and new smart earphone projects.
According to a Securities Times report carried by iFeng, the supplier expects these initiatives to drive demand for its precision welding, assembly, and machine-vision inspection tools.
Apple is reportedly exploring screen-free wearables alongside its broader wearable redesign efforts. Separate reporting points to a possible late-2027 launch for its first smart glasses, but the supplier’s comments do not establish a launch date for either product.
ProjectWhat the supplier reportedly disclosedWhat remains unconfirmed AI glassesParticipation in an Apple AI glasses projectFinal specifications, production volumes, and launch date New smart earphonesParticipation in an Apple smart earphone projectAirPods branding, cameras, final features, and launch date
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