
Earlier this year, I was able to check out XREAL's products for the first time and I learned first hand why this augmented reality (AR) company had the "largest market share in global AR headsets in 2023" (thanks CNBC). Its AR glasses are very convenient to use, but they have traditionally required you to plug them into your phone, computer, or other device in order to work. In the case of a phone, this means that it would take up the one and only USB-C port and drain your battery faster. Another issue is that only some phone manufacturers incorporate the proper internals that make XREAL glasses compatible with the phone. For instance, I love my Google Pixel 8, but it doesn't support XREAL glasses.