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Apple Targets 2026 Launch for Smart Glasses, Shelves Smartwatch Camera Plans

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Apple is reportedly planning to launch smart glasses in late 2026, according to Bloomberg News, marking a renewed effort by the tech giant to expand its AI-focused wearable product lineup.

The company will begin mass-producing prototypes with overseas suppliers at the end of 2025, the report said, citing sources familiar with the matter. Apple has not commented on the development.

This move follows mixed reception for its $3,499 Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, which has faced slow adoption due to its high price and limited artificial intelligence capabilities.

Competing in the Facewear Market

The new Apple smart glasses would position the company to directly compete with Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, which have gained popularity for their integration of AI and social features. Unlike the Vision Pro, the new glasses are expected to be lighter, more affordable, and likely focused on AI-powered applications such as real-time translation, notifications, or camera assistance.

Apple Watch Camera Project Cancelled

In the same report, Bloomberg revealed Apple has shelved plans for a camera-equipped Apple Watch, which was expected to launch by 2027. The smartwatch would have included functionality to analyze its surroundings using AI and capture photos — a concept Apple has now decided to discontinue.

This reflects Apple’s shifting hardware strategy to focus on products that deliver more practical AI experiences without compromising on design, privacy, or battery life.

Motorola Solutions Nears $4.5 Billion Deal to Acquire Military Tech Firm Silvus Technologies

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Motorola Solutions is in advanced negotiations to acquire Silvus Technologies — a privately held maker of advanced wireless communication systems — in a deal valued at approximately $4.5 billion, according to a report from Bloomberg News citing sources familiar with the matter.

While a final agreement has not yet been reached, the companies may announce the deal within the coming weeks. Motorola Solutions, Silvus, and Silvus’s private equity owner TJC declined to comment when contacted by Reuters.

About Silvus Technologies

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Silvus develops high-performance wireless radio systems used in military, defense, and maritime operations. The company has become increasingly relevant amid rising global geopolitical tensions, with many governments investing in the modernization of military communications and surveillance infrastructure.

Silvus had been exploring strategic alternatives, including a potential sale or initial public offering, before emerging as an acquisition target for Motorola.

Motorola’s Strategic Move

Chicago-based Motorola Solutions, best known for its public safety communications equipment such as walkie-talkies, body cameras, and surveillance software, appears poised to expand deeper into the defense and mission-critical communication markets with this acquisition.

In April, Motorola launched the SVX — an all-in-one device combining a remote speaker microphone, AI-powered assistant, and body camera aimed at first responders. The addition of Silvus could strengthen Motorola’s portfolio in military-grade mesh networking and field communications.

Financial Context

  • Motorola recently issued second-quarter guidance that missed analyst expectations.

  • Its stock is down 9% year-to-date.

  • The company holds a market valuation of $70.59 billion.

The acquisition of Silvus could bolster growth prospects and diversify Motorola’s critical communications offerings, especially at a time when demand for secure, resilient wireless infrastructure is rising across defense and public safety sectors.