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Plausible
The biggest problem likely plaguing Apple’s development of its smart glasses is that the standalone pair won’t last for more than a couple of hours, making these spectacles a hard pass for those who wish to make these devices an iPhone alternative. It was previously reported that a chipset that delivers performance equivalent to the iPhone’s A-series SoC while consuming one-tenth of the power was required, meaning that Apple would have to develop an exceptionally power-efficient silicon. It turns out that one of the Cupertino firm’s existing product lineups are already equipped with such a chipset.
An Apple Watch SiP is reported to power the Apple Glasses innards, with the device said to offer multiple cameras and sport AI capabilities when tethered to an iPhone
The California-based giant’s most powerful SiP (System-in-Package) is the S10, flaunting a dual-core configuration coupled with a 4-core Neural Engine. When comparing it to the latest iPhone’s performance, the S10 can’t hold a candle to the A19’s or A19 Pro’s prowess, but it can probably hold its own against older-generation chipsets, making an Apple Watch SiP the ideal candidate to fuel the Apple Glasses’ innards. According to EBN, the ultra-low-power attributes of this chip will make it a preferable choice, as it possesses sufficient compute capabilities while also consuming less juice to be able to last an entire day.
The M5 Vision Pro is currently equipped with a hefty 35.9WHr battery, or 9,498mAh at 3.8V, and it can only last for up to three hours. The Apple Glasses need to remain incredibly lightweight, meaning the battery will probably stay under 800mAh. The Apple Watch Ultra 3’s S10 chip is efficient enough to allow the flagship smartwatch to last up to 42 hours during regular use and an impressive 72 hours in Low Power Mode. Despite being a non-iPhone chipset, the Apple Glasses should be feature-rich to render footage from multiple cameras, summon and control Siri, while also running AI features when tethered to an iPhone.
Speaking of tethering, Apple’s first smart glasses have been said to support direct or wireless connectivity to an iPhone or Mac, but the initial version has been reported to lack a display, with its launch to happen sometime in 2026. Fortunately, the second-generation model could run two operating systems depending on which device or machine it is connected to, with its unveiling reportedly scheduled for 2027.
News Source: EBN
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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