These are the first Android XR audio glasses, coming this fall with iPhone support
Google has announced its first audio-only XR glasses in collaboration with Samsung, set to launch this fall. These glasses feature built-in speakers and are designed to provide hands-free assistance through voice commands and touch controls. They can pair with both Android and iOS devices, offering various functionalities like navigation, translation, and photo capture.
- ▪The audio glasses do not have a screen and rely on built-in speakers for output.
- ▪Users can interact with the glasses using voice commands or by tapping the frame.
- ▪The glasses can provide real-time translations and assist with multi-step tasks.
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