These are the first Android XR audio glasses, coming this fall with iPhone support

At I/O 2026, Google had a number of Android XR announcements, including a sneak peek at the first two audio-only Samsung glasses with designs from Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.

Google and Samsung refer to this new form factor as “intelligent eyewear.” These “audio glasses” do not have a screen, with all output from the built-in speakers. In terms of input, there are cameras and microphones for Gemini.

To access Gemini, you can “tap the side of the frame” or say the “Hey Google” hotword. Google touts use cases like:

• Ask about what you see: Ask Gemini about anything you see. Find reviews for the restaurant you’re walking past, learn the name of that cloud formation up above or quickly decode a confusing parking sign.
• Navigate with ease: Glasses know where you’re standing and which direction you’re facing, so they’ll give you natural, turn-by-turn directions. Gemini can also add stops to your route or find nearby restaurants based on your preferences.
• Stay connected, hands-free: Manage calls, send texts and have Gemini summarize missed messages without reaching for your phone. Or ask to listen to music that complements your environment — all on crisp, clear and private over-ear speakers.
• Capture and edit: Snap high-quality photos and videos instantly. With a single command you can take a picture and use Nano Banana to remove background distractions or playfully transform your images. (Try, “Hey Google, take a picture and put everyone in funny hats.”)
• Translate speech and writing: Get real-time translations with audio that match the tone and pitch of the speaker’s voice, or simply look at text on menus and signs to hear a translation.
• Get help with tasks: Gemini Intelligence handles multi-step tasks in the background. Gemini can prepare your coffee order on Doordash while your phone stays in your pocket. All that’s left for you is the final order confirmation.
• Tap into your apps: Order a ride with Uber, learn a new language with Mondly and more, just by using your voice with your phone’s apps. Glasses pair with both Android and iOS phones.

Google shared today that glasses can be paired with both Android phones and the iPhone.

Samsung touts its hardware engineering “leadership” (with a Qualcomm chip), while the eyewear partners bring premium design.

Each eyewear brand brings a distinct design approach to the device – renowned for their legacies in fashion eyewear, Gentle Monster presents styles with disruptive yet refined aesthetics, while Warby Parker showcases refined and timeless designs.

Audio glasses are launching this fall, with today’s sneak peek only sharing two designs from the full Warby Parker and Gentle Monster collections.

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