Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman mentioned in the latest issue of the "Power On" newsletter,AppleExploring the futureWearable devicesof “various possibilities”.
The summary is as follows:
AirPods headphones equipped with a camera
Apple is studying how to equip AirPods headphonesCameraand moreAdvanced AI and health sensorsThe project, codenamed B798, was launched last year.Finding a way to embed a lower-resolution camera sensor into AirPods earphones.
The concept of this product is to provide users with AI experience and health functions in a "low friction" way. The camera inside the headset can be used to take pictures, and the multimodal voice and image artificial intelligence system can seamlessly assist users in their daily lives.AI can be used to answer questions about the object the user is looking at.
Smart glasses
Gurman claimed that engineers at Apple's Cupertino lab discussed developingSmart glassesThe feasibility of the headset is described as "similar to Amazon Echo Frames or Meta's Ray-Bans", which can provide audio and artificial intelligence functions. Its operating principle is almost the same as AirPods with built-in cameras, and it will also be "powered" by generative AI. In terms of price,It will obviously be cheaper than Vision Pro.
Gurman said the device could be a stepping stone for Apple to realize its long-held dream:True augmented reality glasses that can be worn all day.
Smart Ring
As the name suggests, this is a device that is worn on the finger.It can provide comprehensive health monitoring services for users who don't like wearing the bulkier Apple Watch.Apple could combine the ring with health and fitness apps and sell it as an iPhone accessory.
It is reported that the above-mentioned smart glasses,Smart RingIt’s still in the preliminary “early discussions” stage, but the project to equip AirPods with cameras appears to be “more concrete.”By selling lower-cost wearables, whether rings, glasses or the new AirPods, Apple can turn things around without cannibalizing sales of existing products.(Overall sales declined and wearable device business stagnated)situation. "