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Google Reveals Android XR Smart Glasses and Expands AI-Driven Wearables Strategy

At I/O 2025, the company showcased prototype smart glasses powered by Gemini AI, announced partnerships with eyewear brands, and detailed plans for upcoming XR devices.

The Project Aura glasses
A variety of Android XR headsets and glasses users in a collage
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Project Moohan on Jacob Krol at Google I:O 2025 Hands-On

Overview

  • Google unveiled Android XR-powered concept smart glasses featuring Gemini AI integration, enabling functionalities like live translation, navigation, and hands-free messaging.
  • Xreal's Project Aura was introduced as the first glasses form factor for Android XR, using Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR chips and requiring a tethered connection to a device.
  • Collaborations with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker aim to create stylish smart glasses, broadening consumer appeal and competing with Meta's Ray-Ban products.
  • Samsung's Project Moohan headset, the first Android XR device, is confirmed for release later in 2025, with consumer Android XR glasses expected by early 2026.
  • Google and Samsung are co-developing reference hardware and software platforms to support developers in creating applications for the XR ecosystem.