Samsung is preparing for its launch First specs with Android XR for November 2026. A company official confirmed to The Korea Herald that they plan to launch such products later this year (a few months ago they set the launch for autumn, although they have not yet specified the exact moment, price or whether it will be in Spain at the same time).
Smart glasses without a screen, with a camera and microphone to read the environment and listen to Gemini through speakers, a format that Samsung is developing together with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.
Glasses passed United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC)A general procedure before the product is marketed and November information comes from the Korean press. Certification in the US does not make it easy to know the value or availability in other countries.
Samsung enters a market dominated by the Meta
Meta remains the main contender in this segment. The company that owns Facebook accounts for 94% of global shipments Screenless AI smart glasses in the first half of 2026, when screenless smart glasses account for 96% of all AI glasses shipments during that period, according to a press release from Counterpoint Research.
Also, having a camera can be annoying for some people. In an interview with Samsung management about the new smart glasses, they explained that there are Indicator lights inside and outside the frameAnd that recording is disabled if external light is blocked or if the glasses are removed. The interview includes a summary of (among other things) how the telephone process will be integrated.
If people are thinking about buying them, they should know what Google has introduced with Gemini and what Samsung has to offer. On May 19, Google launched Gemini features for glasses that connect to Android and iOS phones, and the goal is to be able to ask for information about what you’re looking at, receive directions, answer calls, summarize text messages, translate conversations or texts, and use phone apps by voice.
The requirement to use its function
That doesn’t mean all of this works, and Samsung’s final comments in the press release point out that Some features may require an internet connectionA compatible Galaxy phone, or the appropriate app.
Integration with Samsung Notes may require compatible Samsung devices and services. Gesture control must be used with the Galaxy Watch9, and translation and navigation may vary by language or country.
Another limitation is related to the application– Spectacles must be granted specific permissions to access the camera and microphone, as indicated in Android XR permissions It’s not just about clicking “Allow” when the Android phone asks for permission to access its camera and microphone; The request must indicate that this permission is for Specs, and the user can deny it.
Additionally, Google has hinted Android XR covers a variety of smart glasses. Screenless assistive glasses are a category of their own, and screen glasses are those that display additional information on the lenses.
There is still no confirmed availability date for those interested in buying them in Spain, but Google published a note in Germany indicating that the sound glasses will arrive in the US in the fall of 2026 and even without knowing the price, a November launch reference, availability in Spain is not confirmed.
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