At Google I/O, we got more hands-on time with Android XR, though in the form of more compact, wearable glasses. Companies such as Xreal and Samsung are aiming to bring Android smart glasses to the masses later this year with more portable models that can be worn anywhere, unlike the rather massive Galaxy XR headset. More importantly, Google is leaning on Samsung to bring its vision of "intelligent eyewear" to consumers with stylish offerings.
We're still some months away from an official launch, but Samsung's announcement reinvigorated excitement for Android XR after a year of waiting for a proper competitor to Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses. However, Samsung and, more importantly, Google, will have to learn from past mistakes to truly get Android XR off the ground and avoid another "Glassholes" situation.
