Apple’s Next Hardware Revolution: AI Chips for Mobile & Networking Devices

Apple’s silicon design group is creating new AI chips to further reduce the company’s dependence on Intel, according to Bloomberg. This hardware may power smart glasses, AI servers, and the next generation of Macs.

The first product expected to use the new chip is a pair of AI-powered smart glasses. Mass production is targeted for 2027, with consumer products anticipated roughly two years later.

Smart or augmented glasses from Apple would compete with Meta’s Ray-Bans

The chips designed for Apple’s proposed AI glasses may be based on low-energy chips with fewer parts, similar to those currently used in the Apple Watch, Bloomberg reported. These chips would be modified to manage multiple camera controls, making them suitable for both smart glasses and AI-enhanced smartwatches. The proposed smart glasses could compete with Meta’s ...