<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Google made announcements at AWE 2025 about developing for Android XR glasses.</li><li>Smartglasses are a trending XR technology, but lack proper SDKs for developers.</li><li>Google revealed Android XR will support MR headsets, AR glasses, and smartglasses as separate OS.</li><li>Applications for MR and smartglasses differ in interaction and design.</li><li>There are expectations of tools for developing Android XR smartglasses later this year.</li><li>Google plans to support applications across mixed reality headsets and AR glasses with computational puck.</li><li>Development tools for smartglasses are anticipated, possibly with an SDK and emulator.</li><li>Google and Samsung are collaborating on a reference design for Android XR glasses.</li><li>Google's development tools announcement may push other smartglasses manufacturers to release SDKs.</li><li>The integration of AndroidXR with Gemini hints at AI features in future smart glasses applications.</li></ul>

Google to release development tools for Android XR glasses later this year

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