Android XR: Google’s Smart Glasses Powered by Gemini AI

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Android XR Revealed: Google’s Smart Glasses Powered by Gemini AI

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: May 21, 2025

Key Takeaways

Google introduced Android XR to bring Gemini AI into smart glasses and headsets for hands-free, real-time assistance;
The glasses include cameras, speakers, and microphones, and can take photos, stream, message, and show Google Maps directions;
No release date yet, but Google is teaming up with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, with a developer kit coming later this year.

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Android XR Revealed: Google’s Smart Glasses Powered by Gemini AI

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On May 20, Google introduced an extended reality platform called Android X, built to power wearable devices like smart glasses and headsets.

The goal is to bring its Gemini AI directly into these gadgets, which gives people quick access to information without needing to use a phone.

The announcement came during the company’s 2025 I/O developer event. Shahram Izadi, who leads the Android XR division, said, "When you're on the go, you'll want lightweight glasses that can give you timely information without reaching for your phone".

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He also said Google worked closely with Samsung and used Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chip to make the experience run smoothly.

Google first mentioned Android XR in December 2024 after Meta released its newest version of Ray-Ban AI glasses. Google’s glasses come with built-in cameras, microphones, and speakers and are designed to connect to Android phones.

Gemini, Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) system, powers the glasses. During the event, Google showed that the glasses could take photos, stream video, display text messages, and give walking directions using Google Maps.

There is no set launch date or price yet. However, Google confirmed it is working with South Korean brand Gentle Monster and US-based Warby Parker to bring the glasses to market. A developer kit is also being built so creators can start testing apps later this year.

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