Apple Smart Glasses to Monitor Users' Health? Official Job Listing Reveals Development Direction
Rumors have been swirling that Apple will release its first smart glasses next year, officially joining the fray against Meta and Google, and many are curious what distinctive features Apple will bring to the table. Interestingly, according to the latest official job openings, Apple appears to intend to position the smart glasses as a "health wearable product" that monitors users' physiological data.
Smart Glasses Will Become Health Devices, Potentially Connecting Across Apple Watch and AirPods
Bloomberg's well-known journalist Mark Gurman recently reported that Apple's smart glasses will not only incorporate Siri AI and Visual Intelligence features, but also serve as part of its health wearable ecosystem. The strongest evidence comes from Apple's internal recruitment postings. The Vision Products team, responsible for smart glasses and Vision Pro, is currently seeking a senior member to "define the future of visual products in health, well-being, and fitness experiences." Apple says the role requires translating abstract concepts such as spatial computing, wearables, consumer health, and human behavior interaction into a clear product development direction.
Although it remains unclear exactly which health monitoring tasks the smart glasses will take on, Bloomberg speculates that the device could eventually pair with the "Workout Buddy" fitness feature on Apple Watch, or combine with heart-rate detection from products like AirPods Pro. When users run or perform certain exercises, it could deliver real-time voice encouragement and health information alerts, and even provide posture analysis and coaching tips through the camera.
Apple Previously Tried to Add Health Features to Vision Pro
In fact, Apple has long shown strong ambitions in the health space. Bloomberg revealed that during Vision Pro's development, the R&D team once planned to integrate the Apple Fitness+ subscription service, letting users wear the headset to watch fitness classes and work out in a virtual world while precisely capturing body movement metrics. However, because the Vision Pro headset was relatively heavy, the plan was ultimately not carried out smoothly.
In comparison, smart glasses are completely unobtrusive to wear, and even competitor Meta has already released professional models targeting the sports market. Still, Bloomberg believes that in the early stages, Apple's smart glasses will focus on Siri AI and Visual Intelligence, and health-related extended features may not appear in the first-generation product right away.
