The Android XR platform will support various Google applications, enhancing user experience while on the go.

Further details about the glasses are anticipated at Google I/O 2025, scheduled for May 2025, where more announcements are expected.

Google recently showcased its lightweight augmented reality glasses, powered by Gemini AI, during a presentation led by Shahram Izadi, the Head of Android XR.

The prototypes feature a built-in camera, in-lens display, microphone, and speakers, allowing users to interact seamlessly with apps like Google Maps and YouTube Music.

The glasses aim to significantly assist individuals with memory challenges by providing real-time assistance and memory tracking capabilities.

While the glasses boast promising features, they currently appear less advanced than Meta's Orion glasses, and both products remain in the prototype phase.

One notable capability of the glasses is real-time translation, which can translate languages such as Farsi into English during conversations.

To compete effectively, Google must focus on price, design, and the integration of AI features, especially against rivals like Meta.

This prototype represents a shift towards ambient, AI-driven computing, aiming to integrate technology seamlessly into daily life.

During the presentation, Izadi demonstrated the glasses by wearing them, showcasing how they could display his notes in a miniature format.

Although no specific release date has been announced, Google is actively developing the product, with a potential launch expected in late 2025 or 2026.

Google is collaborating with Samsung on Project Moohan, which will include smart glasses and XR goggles, indicating a potential dual product launch later in 2025.