Apple is developing a wearable AI pin, with the earliest possible release in 2027

According to sources, Apple is working on a compact, wearable artificial intelligence (AI) pin — a small device roughly the size of the previously released Bluetooth tracker AirTag. It features multiple cameras, a speaker, microphones, and wireless charging capabilities.

 

This gadget is also expected to integrate the long-awaited next-generation Siri chatbot, fueling a wave of excitement around the project.

AI Pin Design  

The reported AI pin is a thin, flat, circular disc with an aluminum-and-glass shell. The front includes two cameras: one standard lens and one wide-angle lens, enabling versatile photo and video capture of the wearer's surroundings. It also has three built-in microphones for accurate pickup of ambient sounds.

 

Engineers are aiming to keep the overall size close to that of an AirTag (though it may be slightly thicker). The device includes a built-in speaker for audio playback, a physical control button on the edge for easy operation, and supports wireless charging — similar to the method used for the Apple Watch.

 

If launched, the AI pin is likely to run Apple's revamped Siri chatbot, which the company plans to introduce with iOS 27.

 

It's unclear whether Apple intends to sell the pin as a standalone product or bundle it with future smart glasses or other devices. However, the presence of physical buttons, cameras, speakers, and microphones suggests it can function independently.

 

Development is still in early stages, and the product could be canceled. That said, Apple has reportedly outlined mass-production plans targeting up to 20 million units at launch, with the earliest timeline pointing to 2027.

Multiple AI Hardware Tracks  

This AI pin is one of several AI hardware projects Apple is exploring. The company is also developing:

 

Apple Glass smart glasses — potentially launching by late 2026, offering similar audio and camera features, with enhanced augmented reality capabilities expected around 2027.

 

AirPods with built-in cameras — an earbud-style option for users who don't wear glasses, featuring the same core components (cameras, mics, etc.), likely relying on an iPhone for processing and delivering responses directly to the ears.

 

Apple Ring smart ring — long rumored but positioned more as a peripheral controller rather than a standalone AI device.

 

These efforts reflect Apple's push into AI-powered wearables amid rising competition in the space.