Oliver Haslam on May 20, 2026, 7:45 pm

Google Will Launch Its First AI Glasses With iPhone Support This Fall

Google has announced that it will release its first smart glasses with AI built in, along with the news that they will support the iPhone when they launch this fall.

The new glasses are a partnership with Samsung and eyewear companies Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, with Google’s Android XR handling the software side of things.

The glasses will include cameras and microphones, as well as built-in speakers, so the wearer can hear feedback from the software. However, unlike Google Glass, these glasses don’t have any kind of display.

The smart glasses will support the “Hey Google” phrase, while wearers will also be able to tap the side of the frame to get access to Gemini. The software will support a range of features, including apps.

Google has confirmed the following will be possible:

Ask about what you see: Ask Gemini about anything you see. Find reviews for the restaurant you’re walking past, learn the name of that cloud formation up above or quickly decode a confusing parking sign.
Navigate with ease: Glasses know where you’re standing and which direction you’re facing, so they’ll give you natural, turn-by-turn directions. Gemini can also add stops to your route or find nearby restaurants based on your preferences.
Stay connected, hands-free: Manage calls, send texts and have Gemini summarize missed messages without reaching for your phone. Or ask to listen to music that complements your environment — all on crisp, clear and private over-ear speakers.
Capture and edit: Snap high-quality photos and videos instantly. With a single command you can take a picture and use Nano Banana to remove background distractions or playfully transform your images. Try, “Hey Google, take a picture and put everyone in funny hats.”
Translate speech and writing: Get real-time translations with audio that matches the tone and pitch of the speaker’s voice, or simply look at text on menus and signs to hear a translation.
Get help with tasks: Gemini Intelligence handles multi-step tasks in the background. Gemini can prepare your coffee order on Doordash while your phone stays in your pocket. All that’s left for you is the final order confirmation.
Tap into your apps: Order a ride with Uber, learn a new language with Mondly and more, just by using your voice with your phone’s apps. Glasses pair with both Android and iOS phones.

There’s no word yet on how much the new smart glasses will cost, but we can expect to learn more as we get closer to the day they go on sale.