Google I/O 2026: Android XR Smart Glasses Officially Unveiled with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster

Google and Samsung officially unveiled their first Android XR smart glasses at Google I/O 2026 on May 19, revealing two design partnerships with eyewear brands Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. Audio glasses launch this fall, with display glasses following later.

Two Types of Intelligent Eyewear

• Audio glasses: Spoken help in your ear — no display, camera and speakers for Gemini interaction. Launching fall 2026.
• Display glasses: Transparent in-lens display for navigation, translation, and notifications. Coming later.

Design Partners Revealed

Gentle Monster's design features "disruptive yet refined aesthetics" aimed at fashion-conscious buyers, while Warby Parker's frame showcases a more traditional everyday silhouette. Both include a touchpad on the arm for triggering AI or recording photos and video. Samsung's own Galaxy Glasses (Jinju) are expected at a London Unpacked event in July.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Powers Everything

All Android XR glasses run Gemini 2.5 Pro for real-time translation, navigation, messaging, and visual understanding. Users activate Gemini by saying "Hey Google" or tapping the side frame. Gemini can complete multi-step tasks in the background — including ordering food through DoorDash while the phone stays in your pocket.

iOS Compatibility Confirmed

Google confirmed the new glasses work with both Android and iOS devices, potentially pulling iPhone users away from waiting for Apple's rumored smart glasses.

What This Means for Buyers

The Ray-Ban Meta at $379 is still the only AI smart glass you can buy today, but Android XR glasses from multiple brands arrive this fall. If you can wait, Warby Parker and Gentle Monster options could offer compelling alternatives with Gemini AI. Compare all options in our smart glasses guide.