Google ended 2025 with a significant announcement about its upcoming smartglasses, introducing two distinct models that integrate artificial intelligence features. Developed with partners like Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, Samsung, and Magic Leap, the glasses promise different user experiences.
Product Details and Partnerships
The company revealed a lightweight, screen-free smartglass for daily wear, as well as a display-equipped version. The first is in collaboration with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, while the latter is developed alongside Samsung and Magic Leap. The hardware details were shared, but the companion app has mostly remained under wraps.
Companion App Insights
Reports from a Reddit user indicate the companion app was accessed through the Android Studio Canary preview. This app, appearing as 'Glasses', is linked to the package com.google.android.glasses.companion. It includes setup prompts and potential AI features such as 'Conversation detection.' The glasses feature a right-arm power control and a pairing-ready LED indicator.
- Release Date: Around 2025
- AI Features: Conversation detection, privacy controls
- User Interface: Manual or automatic photo and video imports
- Video Recording: 30 seconds to 3 minutes
- Privacy Focus: Data remains private
Feature Set and Privacy Focus
The app's camera settings permit various import options and specify recording durations. Potential AI capabilities include silencing notifications when conversations are detected. Importantly, any collected data—conversations, images, or videos—will not be shared with Google or third parties, highlighting a strong privacy stance.
These developments suggest that Google is creating a comprehensive ecosystem around its new XR platform, offering a glimpse of features likely to be expanded upon as the product launch approaches.
