Apple has made significant changes to its extended reality (XR) product strategy, focusing on lightweight smart glasses that are more appealing to the mass market. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that this shift, endorsed by incoming CEO John Ternus, deprioritizes the Vision Pro headset in favor of two remaining smart glasses projects. The first is a pair of display-less AI glasses, similar to Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, expected to launch in 2027. These glasses will utilize audio and cameras to provide information through Siri and Apple Intelligence, aiming for a design that closely resembles traditional eyewear. The second project is an AR/XR device equipped with a display, which is now projected for a 2029 release, reflecting a delay from earlier timelines. This device will face significant technical challenges, particularly in creating lightweight transparent displays that can overlay digital content while maintaining adequate battery life. The restructuring of Apple's XR roadmap aligns with a broader trend of declining consumer interest in enclosed vision headsets, prompting a strategic pivot towards more accessible smart glasses.