Meta Launched Orion AR Glasses, Apple to Compete with AR Glasses in 2026

TapTechNews on October 6th, Meta launched a brand-new Orion augmented reality (AR) glasses in September this year. After 10 years of research and development and costing 10,000 US dollars (about 69,000 RMB), it has become the focus of many cutting-edge product enthusiasts.

According to the latest news from the informant @Jukanlosreve, Apple is expected to launch an AR glasses competitor to MetaOrion, and the two giants are facing off directly.

It is mentioned in the leak that Apple has not given up on MicroLED technology. The AR glasses equipped with MicroLED are expected to enter mass production in 2026. In addition, the AppleWatchUltra using MicroLED is also in the planning, aiming to be launched in 2026.

This informant has a good record of leaks, and the MicroLED technology has already been used in MetaOrion glasses. Paired with silicon carbide optical waveguide lenses, the FOV (field of view angle) of MetaOrion has reached 70 degrees, which is one of the first-tier products in the current global AR glasses market.

However, TapTechNews noted that due to the adoption of the MicroLED display technology with a relatively low yield rate, the cost of MetaOrion remains high. The informant believes that the product can only enter mass production as early as 2027, which is also an opportunity for Apple to exert its strength.