tl;dr
Google introduced Android XR, an extended reality platform integrating its Gemini AI into wearable devices like smart glasses and headsets. At its 2025 I/O developer conference, Google showcased Android XR glasses, its first eyewear since Google Glass in 2023, designed to provide lightweight, all-da...
Google unveiled Android XR, a new extended reality platform that integrates its Gemini AI into lightweight smart glasses designed for all-day wear and hands-free use.
The Android XR glasses come equipped with cameras, microphones, speakers, and real-time AI capabilities such as language translation, live streaming, photo capture, text messaging, and immersive navigation using Google Maps.
Designed to connect seamlessly with Android devices, the glasses support an optional in-lens display that provides timely information without needing to reach for a phone.
Google showcased the glasses at its 2025 I/O developer conference, emphasizing portability and ease of use. The company collaborated with Samsung and optimized the platform for Snapdragon processors with Qualcomm.
The glasses’ immersive navigation allows users to teleport virtually anywhere by asking Gemini AI to guide them, while also enabling interaction with AI assistants for information and multimedia related to the environment.
Google announced partnerships with eyewear brands Gentle Monster from South Korea and Warby Parker in the U.S. for hardware production, though no specific release dates or pricing were disclosed.
Furthermore, Google plans to launch a developer platform later in 2025 to cultivate an ecosystem of apps and features for Android XR glasses, inviting developers to start building soon using prototypes already tested by trusted users.