Google teases Android smart glasses, likely to be unveiled at IO 2025
Google has all but confirmed that its long-anticipated Android smart glasses will take centre stage at the upcoming I/O 2025. This developer conference is scheduled for 20 May. The tech giant gave a clue about its smart glasses during the livestream of The Android Show: I/O Edition, where Sameer Samat, President of Android Ecosystem, ended the broadcast by slipping on a futuristic-looking headset, teasing 'a few more really cool Android demos' for the big day.advertisementNow, the concept of getting smart glasses from Google is not new. The tech giant has flirted with the idea of smart glasses before, with one of the most notable being Google Glass. However, this device didn't work out well for the company and was eventually discontinued. We can say the Google Glass was not very refined and was too wacky. In fact, the concept was also too early to make its way into the market. But now, particularly after success of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, Google feels that it needs to enter the arena again.Google had earlier shown the prototype of the Android smart glasses multiple times. At the TED 2025 'Humanity Reimagined' event in Vancouver, the company showcased a working prototype of its Android XR glasses. Unlike earlier efforts, these new glasses closely resemble ordinary eyewear — like Meta's Ray-Ban — but come equipped with a suite of advanced features powered by Gemini, Google's generative AI.
Android XR smart glasses demo
advertisementThe prototype also showcased features like real-time transcription, translation, and even a memory function. This feature uses the onboard camera and AI to keep track of what the user is seeing — such as helping them recall where they last left their keys. Google even demonstrated how the prototype can record real-time conversations and perform visual recognition. Looking at it, the Android smart glasses seem far more refined and smarter than Google Glass.Another feature which looks promising is a built-in display. However, according to reports, the final product expected to debut at I/O might not include one. According to reports from South Korea's ETNews, Google is collaborating with Samsung on a separate smart glasses initiative codenamed 'Haean.' While these smart glasses are still in the production stage, they are rumoured to arrive as a direct competitor to Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses.Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses cost Rs 29,900 in India and feature an ultra-wide 12-megapixel camera to capture photos and videos.
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