Google readies Android phones for AI smart glasses as Play services adds XR pairing
Google Play services version 26.42, rolling out since October 26, carries release notes saying users can connect Android XR glasses to their phones — the clearest sign yet that Google's first AI smart glasses are nearing launch.
Price, launch date and supported phone list remain unannounced, though Google is targeting fall 2026 for consumer models built on Android XR with Samsung.
The glasses would put Google head-to-head with Meta and Apple in the AI wearables race.
Originally reported by tech-insider.org. Article compiled by the Deccan Age desk.
