Apple is exploring a new artificial intelligence–powered wearable device that could revive interest in AI wearables after the high-profile failures of products such as the Humane AI Pin and Rabbit R1, according to a report by The Information.
The device, still in early development, is described as a small, pin-like wearable roughly the size of an AirTag, featuring a thin, flat, circular design made from aluminum and glass. Unlike earlier AI wearables that aimed to replace smartphones, Apple’s concept is expected to work alongside the iPhone, potentially enhancing everyday tasks rather than serving as a standalone device.
The report said the wearable would include a standard camera, a wide-angle lens, three microphones and a built-in speaker, allowing it to capture and interpret a user’s surroundings. It is also expected to feature a physical button and support wireless charging. If development continues as planned, the device could launch as early as 2027, though timelines remain uncertain.
The move comes as Apple accelerates its broader push into artificial intelligence. The company is reportedly working with Google to deliver a more personalized version of Siri, while Bloomberg has reported that Apple plans to transform Siri into an AI chatbot integrated across iPhone, iPad and Mac platforms starting later this year.
AI wearables have so far delivered mixed results across the industry. Humane shut down its AI Pin after disappointing sales and usability issues, while other companies have struggled to convince consumers that AI-first devices can replace smartphones. At the same time, several tech firms are embedding AI features into existing products such as smart glasses, watches and headphones rather than launching entirely new categories.
Separately, OpenAI and former Apple designer Jony Ive are said to be working on an AI-focused device, although details remain scarce.
Apple has not publicly commented on the reported wearable project.
