Reporting from The New York Times and Reuters confirms the company’s new emphasis on AR glasses and a delayed Phoenix release to 2027. Why Meta’s 2025 pivot to wearables suddenly matters for AR buyers and buildersMeta announced a shift to focus investment on wearable AR glasses; impact: 2025 strategic change. announced a shift to focus investment on wearable AR glasses; impact: 2025 strategic change. Snap is planning a consumer glasses push in 2026, creating immediate competition for developers. If you build AR experiences, will your app be ready for consumer glasses in 2026-2027?

Source: New York Times December 30, 2025 11:11 UTC