# Apple Glasses just won’t be useful without video recording

> Source: <https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/27/apple-glasses-just-wont-be-useful-without-video-recording/>
> Published: 2026-07-27 11:40:01+00:00

A *Bloomberg* report suggests that [Apple Glasses](https://9to5mac.com/guides/apple-glasses/) might be launched without the capability to take photos or record video. [Apple](https://9to5mac.com/guides/aapl/) is said to be [considering this option](https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/26/apples-ai-glasses-to-be-unveiled-at-wwdc27-report/) as a way to address [privacy](https://9to5mac.com/guides/privacy/) concerns.

However, while I do absolutely understand the thinking that would leave the company to mull this option, my own experience of Ray-Ban Meta glasses is that video recording is absolutely core functionality for this type of product …