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Report: Apple plans to launch AI-powered wearable pin device as soon as 2027

appleJanuary 23, 2026
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Report: Apple plans to launch AI-powered wearable pin device as soon as 2027
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Apple is working on a wearable device that will allow the user to take advantage of AI models, according to sources familiar with the product who spoke with tech publication The Information.

The product is said to be "the same size as an AirTag, only slightly thicker," and will be worn as a pin, inviting comparisons to the failed Humane AI pin that launched to bad reviews and lackluster sales in 2024. The Humane product was criticized for sluggish performance and low battery life, but those shortcomings could potentially be addressed by Apple's solution, should Apple offload the processing to a synced external device like an iPhone.

The Information's sources don't specify whether that's the plan, or if it will be a standalone device.

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