Apple's smart glasses 'N50' may face delays over privacy concerns

Apple’s smart glasses, codenamed N50, are reportedly delayed as the company works through privacy concerns tied to camera-equipped AI wearables.

The product was initially expected to be announced in 2026, but the timeline has slipped while Apple revises the design and positioning.

Privacy worries around filming and surveillance are becoming a key factor shaping next-generation smart glasses, as well as Apple’s market entry strategy.

The report underscores how Apple’s wearable ambitions may be influenced by lessons from products like AirTag and by competition with Meta.