Apple is reportedly working on a new kind of wearable designed to bring Apple Intelligence-style features into everyday life without the attention-grabbing look of smart glasses. Alongside camera-equipped AirPods Pro that have been rumored for a while, Apple is said to be exploring a dedicated AI pendant that would quietly expand what your iPhone can see and hear.
According to the latest details shared by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, this AI wearable is being envisioned as a small pendant roughly the size of an AirTag. Rather than replacing the iPhone, the device is meant to work as an iPhone accessory—essentially a small, always-available camera paired with a microphone that can feed information back to the phone and help users issue commands to Siri more naturally.
Inside Apple, some employees have reportedly described the concept as the “eyes and ears” of the iPhone. That description fits the apparent goal: a discreet, wearable sensor that stays ready throughout the day, capturing context and enabling faster voice interactions without needing to pull out your phone.
Unlike some other AI wearables on the market, Apple’s pendant is not expected to include a projector or any kind of built-in display. It would likely depend heavily on the iPhone for the bulk of its processing, even though it may include an onboard chip similar in class to the processors used in devices like AirPods or Apple Watch. One detail that still seems undecided is audio output: Apple’s engineers are reportedly still debating whether the pendant should include dedicated speakers.
Apple is also said to be testing different ways for people to wear the device. Two approaches are currently being explored: a clip that attaches to clothing, or a necklace-style option that turns it into a true pendant. As with many early-stage Apple projects, the concept is still in development and could change significantly—or be cancelled entirely before launch.
If it moves forward, the AI pendant could mark Apple’s most subtle push yet into wearable AI, offering a low-profile alternative to smart glasses and other more conspicuous devices—while staying closely tied to the iPhone ecosystem that already powers much of Apple’s daily experience.
