Apple explores multiple prototype designs for upcoming smart glasses

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:41:00 +0200

Apple is reportedly advancing its work on smart glasses by testing four distinct design prototypes, according to details reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and covered in TechCrunch. The company is said to be developing variations that include a large rectangular frame, a slimmer rectangular frame resembling the style worn by Apple CEO Tim Cook, and two rounded options: a larger oval or circular frame and a smaller version of the same shape. In addition to structural differences, Apple is also experimenting with color options such as black, ocean blue, and light brown, suggesting an effort to appeal to a broad consumer audience with different style preferences.

These smart glasses are expected to be more modest in ambition compared to Apple’s earlier mixed-reality aspirations. Unlike the Vision Pro headset, the glasses reportedly will not include built-in displays. Instead, they are designed to function as lightweight, everyday wearable devices focused on practical features. Users wo