Samsung has unveiled smart glasses during its recent Unpacked Event, alongside new smartphones and smartwatches. These intelligent eyewear were developed in collaboration with renowned eyewear manufacturers Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, drawing inspiration from concepts presented by Google at its I/O developer conference in May.The Smart Glasses are designed to assist users in their daily lives, making them particularly useful for work, travel, and hands-free scenarios. According to the manufacturer, the gadgets feature a lightweight frame, sleek profile, and robust construction, making them suitable for everyday wear. Image: Samsung “With AI agents transforming mobile device usage, the development of intuitive devices has become a focal point. They need to adapt to the user’s context,” stated Won-Joon Choi, Chief Operating Officer of Samsung’s Mobile eXperience (MX) division. “Intelligent glasses create a new point of contact and integrate personalized AI support into many everyday situations naturally.”
The Role of Smart Glasses
Samsung anticipates that smartphones will remain the core of connected experiences. However, additional devices like smart glasses provide further context. They aim to bring AI closer to users without requiring interaction on a display.
For instance, relevant information can be displayed, such as breaking news, sports results, or obstacles on a route the user is currently traveling. Clear controls and interactive safety features are designed to ensure that the glasses can be used responsibly and safely. Samsung Tariffs Image: Samsung According to Samsung, the battery can last up to nine hours. However, to last throughout the day, users must carry the case, which provides enough power for up to seven additional full charges. An integrated camera is designed to provide visual context for AI usage. Direct Link to Samsung
Android XR and Qualcomm Processor
At the heart of the Smart Glasses lies the Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 platform from Qualcomm. Developed in collaboration with Google, these gadgets feature integration with Google Gemini, utilizing the Android XR platform.
Features include summarizing long messages and live translations, capturing what users are currently viewing, enabling the organization of important information in Samsung Notes. The glasses also provide route planning assistance and can transmit or record live images during a call.
During the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event, two distinct designs were presented, resulting from collaborations with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. The Gentle Monster edition showcases a sleek black frame, while the Warby Parker model features a subtly arched brow line in a rich brown tone. Pricing and availability details remain unspecified.Apple is also expected to introduce smart glasses instead of further developing the Vision Pro.