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Google Unveils Android XR Glasses Prototypes and New Partnerships

At Google I/O 2025Google showcased Android XR glasses featuring Gemini AI and announced collaborations with Xreal, Warby Parker, and Gentle Monster to advance wearable computing.

The Project Aura glasses
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A variety of Android XR headsets and glasses users in a collage

Overview

  • Google introduced Android XR glasses prototypes powered by Gemini AI, offering features like live translation, turn-by-turn navigation, messaging, and photo capture.
  • Xreal's Project Aura was revealed as the second official Android XR device, marking a shift to optical see-through smart glasses with a large field of view and Qualcomm XR chipsets.
  • Google announced partnerships with eyewear brands Warby Parker and Gentle Monster to create stylish, everyday wearable smart glasses.
  • Developers can now access a second preview of Android XR tools, enabling seamless app portability across devices such as headsets and glasses.
  • While no release dates or pricing were disclosed, Google is gathering feedback from testers and plans to share updates at the Augmented World Expo in June 2025.