Apple Eyes Lightweight Smartglasses, Health Ring, Upgraded AirPods as Next Big Products Amid Sales Decline
• Apple is working on smartglasses as a lighter, cheaper alternative to the Vision Pro headset that could address some of its criticisms. The glasses would offer similar AR capabilities but be years away.
• A health and fitness smart ring is also being explored to track workouts and health data more comfortably than the Apple Watch. Patents show it could also control other devices.
• Upgraded AirPods with cameras and sensors are being considered to capture environmental data and assist people via AI in their daily lives.
• None of these products are confirmed or being actively developed yet. The smart ring and glasses are still exploratory.
• With sales declining and Vision Pro concerns, Apple is under pressure to make something new work as its next big product. These experimental devices could potentially fill that role.