Overview
- Omdia expects Meta’s first “proper” AR glasses to arrive in 2027 using dual OLEDoS panels with a waveguide system to project images into the eye.
- Omdia projects Apple’s full AR glasses for 2028 with dual 0.6‑inch OLEDoS displays, placing them months behind Meta’s planned launch.
- Separate reporting indicates Apple is aiming for AI‑focused smart glasses in late 2026, possibly slipping to 2027, featuring cameras, microphones, speakers and Siri‑based assistance but no built‑in AR display.
- ROG and RayNeo are reported to be preparing OLEDoS‑based AR glasses for 2026, underscoring a broader industry pivot to Micro‑OLED on silicon.
- Omdia estimates AR/VR/MR revenue could reach about $1.2 billion by end‑2026 as OLEDoS adoption accelerates, while Meta already sells Ray‑Ban Display glasses claiming 42 ppd, up to 5,000 nits and a $799 price.