Apple hiring to turn upcoming smart glasses and headsets into health and wellness devices

Published Monday, August 3, 2026 · 8:26 AM EDT

Apple is hiring a team leader to turn its upcoming smart glasses and headsets into health and wellness devices, Mark Gurman posted on X on Aug. 2. The role involves defining the future of health, well-being and fitness experiences across vision products, according to the Bloomberg newsletter Power On. The posting signals Apple's intent to expand health features beyond the Apple Watch into its vision product line. Gurman reported the company is looking for a leader to shape those experiences. Apple has not publicly confirmed the hiring plans or product roadmap beyond the job listing cited in the newsletter.

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