Mobility
Samsung Intelligent Eyewear connected glasses, pre-orders starting November 12
09.11.2026 • 07h58
Samsung Electronics is preparing to launch pre-orders for its first smart glasses, called Intelligent Eyewear, designed in partnership with the giant Google as well as the specialized brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. Integrating the generative artificial intelligence Gemini, these audio-first frames openly aim to challenge Meta’s dominance in the market.
Samsung Electronics announces the opening of pre-orders for its smart glasses on November 12, according to concordant industry sources. Developed in close collaboration with Google, this first model marks the concrete arrival of the Android XR ecosystem in the wearable accessories segment. The frame design was entrusted to the brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, while the South Korean company managed the development of the hardware architecture.
A strategic launch at the end of the year
The product, teased during the Google I/O conference before a more detailed presentation at July's Galaxy Unpacked in London, will be available for pre-order starting November 12 in the South Korean and U.S. markets. Its actual release is expected in December, before a possible later international expansion.
An audio and visual screenless approach
Unlike traditional augmented reality headsets or glasses that overlay visual elements in the field of view, the Samsung Intelligent Eyewear adopt an audio-first approach. They rely entirely on voice interactions optimized by the Gemini assistant, as well as instant translation, navigation, and visual search features. A 12-megapixel camera and directional speakers located in the temples complete the package.
Privacy protection and competition
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The official prices and the full price list for the collection will be detailed by the partners at the opening of pre-orders.
Reminder of the key features of Samsung Intelligent Eyewear:
• System: Android XR with Gemini artificial intelligence integration
• Hardware design: joint Google/Samsung development
• Frame design: Gentle Monster and Warby Parker partnership
• Display: audio-first model with no built-in screen
• Imaging: 12-megapixel camera with [abc]LED[/abc] privacy indicator
• Platform: Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen1 chip