Samsung’s Android XR ‘Intelligent Eyewear’ reportedly launches in December

Samsung's long-awaited Android XR smart glasses may be set to debut in December in South Korea and the United States, according to a report from ChoSun Biz. The Samsung Intelligent Eyewear line, which will likely be available in Gentle Monster and Warby Parker designs, was first teased by the company in July. However, the exact price for the glasses remains undisclosed.

In comparison, Meta's latest smart glasses, the Oakley Meta Vanguard, retails at a higher price of $499, suggesting that Samsung's glasses may not be priced at $299.

The Samsung Intelligent Eyewear models are expected to feature cameras on the front, but the possibility of camera-free glasses exists in the future. Despite a similar price range, Samsung aims for its glasses to set themselves apart by being "an extension of the experience centered on the smartphone, rather than being a post-smartphone device." This perspective is in contrast to Meta's focus on developing wearable computers for a post-smartphone era, including VR and lighter XR headsets.

Samsung's glasses will have Gemini onboard and run on Android XR, Google's official operating system for smart glasses and VR headsets. This integration ensures better compatibility with Android-powered smartphones, a feature that has been seen in Wear OS smartwatches. The advantage of this partnership lies in the seamless integration with Samsung devices, potentially providing a more cohesive user experience compared to Meta's offerings.