I too wondered about partnering with other companies, and I could see various sizes, but I really can't see Apple releasing different shapes. Different shapes would generally require different lenses (which isn't the best for Tim Cook's supply-line optimizations), and more importantly different shapes could possibly lead to drastically different experiences (which Apple doesn't appear to like).Glasses are so much more personal that even a watch - if you wear them, they're something you really cannot hide, and definitely inform everyone else's first impressions of you. I don't think it's an overstatement to say they are the most personal accessory anyone could wear. They need to suit you, and you need to enjoy wearing them.
For that reason, I think there will be a large variety of frames. I don't think it will be like the Apple Watch where there is only a differentiation in material and size, I think (/hope) there will be circular, rectuangular, squircle, cateye, aviator etc. options. Maybe Apple will even partner with traditional frame manufacturers to create designs (I don't think this is especially likely, but not impossible considering things like the Hermes collaboration).
Of course they will be bulkier than normal glasses, but I think they will look as close to them as is possible with current technology. Probably the closest current product would be the North Focals, though hopefully Apple can create something even sleeker.
I see what you mean, but I think to launch a successful pair of glasses, you need some variety of lens shape. Maybe not as many as I first suggested, but some people just don't suit e.g. square lenses. I know I don't. Glasses are such a personal piece that I really can't see a one size fits all solution (that is if it's designed to be worn all day and not a AR headset you use for shorter periods of time where looks are less important).I too wondered about partnering with other companies, and I could see various sizes, but I really can't see Apple releasing different shapes. Different shapes would generally require different lenses (which isn't the best for Tim Cook's supply-line optimizations), and more importantly different shapes could possibly lead to drastically different experiences (which Apple doesn't appear to like).
I can't imagine somebody wearing Tim Cook-esque glasses would have as good of an experience as someone wearing Paul Allen-esque aviators with those huge FOVs, and for that I don't think they could be comparable in terms of price. But I could see them doing it if it was more like the iPad/iPod lineup (with differing features depending on price) as opposed to the MacBook Pro.
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Expect them to require an iPhone and use the iPhone for the processing.
Siri: “I’ve been noticing you’ve been drinking too much, Dave. I am afraid I will have to make you stop.”Plot twist; Everyone got it wrong, Apple Glass is for drinking out of
Haha, hope it won't be calling home automatically with a turned on camera xDSiri: “I’ve been noticing you’ve been drinking too much, Dave. I am afraid I will have to make you stop.”
This video is from "Cashtige", which has only one subscriber, and they do not list any source for their information. Doesn't sound particularly authoritative to me.Apparently they're coming out in 2021 or 2022.
This will definitely take the market by suprise. Apple just don't know when to quit.
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