Latest updates on the 5 Android-based XR smart glasses in the pipeline for production
Google collaborates with multiple partners for Android XR smart glasses, mirroring its approach with Android on smartphones. As of now, Google has not revealed plans for an in-house Google Pixel Glasses.
The tech giant has announced partnerships with five brands—Samsung, Xreal, Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, and Kering Eyewear—to create Android XR smart glasses.
Samsung Smart Glasses
Google has identified Samsung as its closest collaborator for Android XR. The South Korean tech giant presented a prototype device during Google I/O and a TED talk. The glasses are expected to be sleek, offer a camera, and a screen for visual and auditory information sharing. At present, a release date for the device is yet to be announced, and rumors suggest a 2026 launch.
Xreal's 'Project Aura'
Next on the list is Xreal, the maker of the Xreal One glasses. Details about Project Aura, their Android XR glasses, are scarce. However, the devices are expected to resemble Xreal One glasses with an integrated camera and are tethered, similar to Xreal's usual approach to XR glasses. No information regarding the release date of the glasses has been made public yet.
Warby Parker Smart Specs
Warby Parker, a fashion brand focusing on glasses and sunglasses, is one of three fashion brands Google is working with on Android XR devices. Warby Parker has released an image of their smart glasses, which are built with a traditional design in mind. The sleek look of the glasses should make them an appealing everyday wear for users. The brand has not announced a release date for their smart glasses.
Gentle Monster Android XR Glasses
Gentle Monster, known for its unique eyewear designs, is another fashion brand partnering with Google. The company has not yet showcased its smart glasses. However, it is hoped that the Android XR treatment will be given to one of Gentle Monster's bolder designs, differentiating them from other smart glasses in the market. It is unclear at this time whether this will be the case.
Previous collaborations by Gentle Monster with Huawei have produced glasses with standard-looking frames enhanced by in-built speakers for audio.
Kering Eyewear x Android XR
Kering Eyewear, a luxury eyewear brand, is the latest addition to the Android XR collaboration. While no specific product information has been shared, Kering's past collaborations with brands like Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen indicate that its contribution to Android XR glasses is likely to be stylish and luxurious. A release date for Kering Eyewear's smart glasses has not been announced.
In summary, Google is teaming up with various partners to launch Android XR smart glasses, mirroring its past collaborations in the smartphone sector. Partners include Samsung, Xreal, Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, and Kering Eyewear. Release dates for these glasses, with the exception of Samsung's glasses, have not been announced yet. The collaborations aim to deliver practical, real-world value to everyday users by combining advanced AI, seamless connectivity, and stylish design.
The Android XR smart glasses project sees Google collaborating with various partners such as Samsung, Xreal, Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, and Kering Eyewear, reflecting its long-standing approach to computing and technological innovation, initially demonstrated through smartphones. This collaboration accentuates the merging of technology, fashion, and convenience, as these gadgets are poised to offer practical benefits to users through the integration of advanced AI, seamless connectivity, and stylish designs.
