Apple is reportedly developing an AI wearable, a pin designed for clothing, according to a report published Wednesday by The Information. The device will feature two cameras and three microphones.
This development follows comments made Monday by OpenAI Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris Lehane, who indicated OpenAI plans to announce its first AI hardware device in the second half of this year, potentially earbuds.
Apple’s device is described as a “thin, flat, circular disc with an aluminum-and-glass shell,” with engineers aiming for a size comparable to an AirTag but “slightly thicker.” It will include two cameras, one with a standard lens and one with a wide-angle lens, for still images and video. The pin will also contain a physical button, a speaker, and a charging strip on its back.
Apple may accelerate the product’s development, with a potential release in 2027 and an initial shipment of 20 million units.
The market demand for such an AI device remains uncertain. Humane AI, founded by two Apple alums, previously released an AI pin with built-in microphones and a camera, but the company ceased operations and sold its assets to HP within two years of its product launch.
