Apple is reportedly developing an AI-powered wearable pin device, potentially launching as early as 2027, according to sources familiar with the product who spoke with The Information. The device, comparable in size to an AirTag but slightly thicker, is designed to allow users to leverage AI models.

The wearable will feature a single physical button, a speaker, three microphones, and two cameras—one regular and one wide-angle—for capturing environmental information, sources told The Information. Charging will be facilitated through a magnetic inductive wireless surface, similar to existing Apple charging technologies.

The development follows the 2024 release of the Humane AI Pin, which received negative reviews due to sluggish performance and poor battery life. Apple's device may address these issues by offloading processing to a synced external device, such as an iPhone, though it remains unclear whether the pin will function as a standalone device or require external processing support, according to the report.

The Information's sources did not specify whether the device will operate independently or in conjunction with another Apple product.

The potential launch of an AI-powered wearable pin by Apple signals a continued push towards integrating artificial intelligence into everyday devices. The success of such a product will likely depend on addressing the performance and battery limitations that plagued earlier attempts in the market.