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The glasses are expected to launch later this year and include Gemini integration, with audio-only models arriving first, Samsung said.
- On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Google and Samsung unveiled their new 'intelligent eyewear' at the I/O developer conference in Mountain View, California, with a commercial launch scheduled for fall 2026.
- Building on their collaboration since late 2024, the companies developed these glasses for the Android XR platform, expanding upon their previous work together on the Galaxy XR headset.
- The devices feature heavy Gemini integration and arrive in styles created with partners Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, with Samsung noting the eyewear is 'designed to work as a companion device to a mobile phone.'
- Audio-Only versions will arrive first this fall, while more complex models with built-in lens displays are expected to launch later, providing a richer hands-free AI experience.
- Shahram Izadi, Vice President and GM of Android XR at Google, stated the project reflects a shared vision to make AI more accessible, with additional details expected in the coming months.
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