The glasses were originally dubbed N50 internally but now carry the umbrella descriptor N401 — the name of a broader project exploring the category. The company’s plans could always change, though, and it has canceled previous projects.

Apple engineers are said to be “ramping up” work on the glasses ahead of their launch. The iPhone maker is expected to start producing large quantities of prototypes later this year. Apple reportedly plans to launch the glasses at the end of 2026, but Bloomberg’s sources cautioned that the project could still be scrapped.