These glasses are a step back from an ambitious plan that once called for Apple to launch a variety of mixed and augmented reality devices.
It’s all about the looks.
A launch Apple would rather not blink through.
The smart home promised seamless convenience. What it increasingly delivers is a polished system of gatekeeping, where screens, speakers, and dashboards shape what gets seen, what gets used, and what keeps charging after the hardware is already paid for.
For the first time ever, Apple could split its iPhone 18 series launch across two separate events, and it changes everything about how you plan your next upgrade.
Apple leads global smartphone shipments in Q1 2026 with 21% share, while Google Pixel sees strong growth despite an overall market decline.
After five years, the AirPods Max 2 add stronger sound processing, improved ANC, and new features like Adaptive Audio and lossless support. But some of the biggest complaints haven’t been addressed.