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Google’s surprise Android XR glasses tipped to land in 2026 – and my only complaint is they aren’t launching sooner
- Google unveiled prototype AR glasses at TED, made by Samsung under Android XR partnership.
- Expected to launch in 2026, the AR glasses are smaller than the Project Moohan Android XR headset.
- Samsung and Apple plan to release their own Android XR and Apple XR glasses following Meta's success with Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.
- Google's AR glasses demonstrated live translation, book scanning, and 'Memory' feature for locating objects, all with a display for visual information.
- The Korea Economic Daily reports Samsung-made Android XR glasses could launch next year, possibly competing with Meta's Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.
- Apple is also working on lightweight AR glasses, but it may be a few years before they are available due to focus on Apple Watch and AirPods AI integration first.
- Google's prototype leverages the phone's processors for slimness, reinforcing Google's smartphone ecosystem advantage over competitors like Meta and Snap.
- By utilizing the phone's processing power, Google can create sleek AR glasses without the need for bulky internal components, possibly leading to a more affordable product.
- Meta and Snap, on the other hand, rely on third-party smartphone connections, offering system-agnostic solutions.
- Google and Samsung's upcoming AR glasses show promise, aiming for a 2026 launch with hopes of affordability compared to competitors.
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