Samsung to launch Samsung Intelligent Eyewear in mid-December

Samsung and Google are reportedly launching the Samsung Intelligent Eyewear line in the United States and South Korea in mid-December, according to a report from ChoSun Biz ^[1]. The smart glasses, which are expected to be available in styles from Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, may arrive before Christmas ^[1].

Key facts * Samsung Intelligent Eyewear is expected to launch in the United States and South Korea in mid-December ^[1]. * The upcoming models will feature cameras on the front ^[1]. * Samsung Intelligent Eyewear will run on Android XR, the official Google-built operating system for smart glasses and VR headsets ^[1]. * Samsung Intelligent Eyewear includes Gemini onboard ^[1].

What are the features of Samsung Intelligent Eyewear? Samsung Intelligent Eyewear features cameras on the front of the glasses ^[1]. The device is designed to be an extension of the experience centered on the smartphone, rather than being a post-smartphone device ^[1]. Samsung positions the glasses as a companion to phones, which is a strategy similar to how smartwatches function ^[1].

What operating system does it use? Samsung Intelligent Eyewear runs on Android XR, which is the official operating system built by Google for smart glasses and VR headsets ^[1]. Because it uses this system, the glasses are expected to tie in with Android-powered smartphones more effectively than other products on the market ^[1].

What is the expected price? There is currently no official price for Samsung Intelligent Eyewear ^[1]. Samsung previously noted that the first smart glasses would come in at a "reasonable price" for a product in the premium range ^[1]. This suggests the price may be higher than the $299 price point of Meta's latest smart glasses ^[1].