Apple Develops AI-Pin Wearable, Targeting 2027 Launch to Expand AI Hardware Push (AAPL)

Apple (AAPL-US) is developing a new AI-powered wearable resembling a pin, roughly the size of an AirTag, according to The Information. The device could launch as early as 2027, though it remains in early development and may be canceled. The so-called "AI Pin" would include multiple cameras, a speaker, microphones, and support wireless charging, signaling a new direction for Apple’s wearables beyond the Apple Watch and AirPods. If released, the product would position Apple for direct competition with other tech giants in the emerging AI hardware market. OpenAI is planning its own AI device, while Meta Platforms (META-US) already sells smart glasses linked to its AI assistant. Google (GOOGL-US) is also collaborating with South Korea’s Samsung on AI-enabled smart glasses.