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Apple is banking on privacy to set its smart glasses apart
Apple plans to release its first smart glasses at WWDC next June, with a launch expected by the end of 2027. The delay may stem from refining privacy features to avoid reputational risks associated with Meta's controversial AI glasses, which have raised concerns over stealth photo and video capture.
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