Apple, the iPhone maker, is working on its own AI wearable, reportedly a pin that users can attach to their clothing, equipped with two cameras and three microphones.
The information about Apple’s upcoming AI gadget was brought to light in a report from The Information on Wednesday.
As word spreads in the large AI wearable market, competition in the sector is expected to intensify.
The development was initially revealed by OpenAI’s Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris Lehane, who stated at a Davos event that the company will announce its much-anticipated first AI hardware device in the second half of 2026.
It is also speculated that it could be a pair of earphones, TechCrunch reported.
Apple’s upcoming AI device is described as a “thin, flat, circular disc with an aluminum and glass shell,” designed to be roughly the size of an AirTag, but slightly thicker.
The device is tipped to carry two cameras – one with a standard lens and another with a wide-angle lens – for taking photos and videos.
It might as well include a physical button, a speaker, and a Fitbit-like charging strip on the back.
There is a fair degree of chance that the tech giant will accelerate the development of this product, since OpenAI is also working on its own AI gadget. The device is likely to debut in 2027 with an initial launch of 20 million units.
Despite all that has been said, time will confirm how well this type of AI device will be received by consumers.
It reminds us of a similar AI foundation, Humane AI, launched last year by two ex-Apple employees, but it struggled to gather recognition and consumer interest and eventually shut down.
