Samsung's New Smart Glasses Challenge Apple and Meta

According to reports, Samsung is developing a new line of extended reality (XR) smart glasses. Similar to the recently disclosed Project Moohan headgear, Google's Android XR platform is anticipated to power these smart glasses. As the XR headset is anticipated to be more complicated to use in contrast, Samsung wants to provide more comfort and versatility with the smart glasses, according to a report by Android Authority. Samsung may introduce both the Project Moohan headset and the much-anticipated XR smart glasses during a joint launch event later this year, as per the various media reports.

Codename "Haean”

It has been revealed that Samsung has been working on their XR smart glasses under the codename "Haean." The company's primary goal seems to be making the device as comfortable as possible by customising it to match various face shapes, which will make it easier for a larger audience to utilise. The Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 2 CPU, which is probably also powering the Project Moohan headgear, is slated to power the upcoming Samsung smart glasses. According to the media citings, the glasses might possibly have a 155mAh battery and a built-in 12MP camera. Furthermore, the gadget might have several sensors to monitor user movements, which could allow for gesture control and fitness tracking features.

Special Features to Look Forward to

AI integration is anticipated to be a major feature of the Haean glasses, with Samsung most likely depending on Google's Gemini assistant, which is comparable to Meta's AI-powered Ray-Ban smart glasses. According to reports, Samsung is getting ready to release a first batch of 500,000 handsets at the upcoming Unpacked event in July. Although Google has made references to its own Gemini-powered smart glasses, no formal release date has been disclosed. Samsung's foray into the smart glasses industry may have a big impact on how Android-powered XR devices develop in the future. Whether or not the device will have a display is still unknown. However, Google said that the Android XR platform will enable glasses without screens when it was unveiled. It is anticipated that Gemini AI will be essential to system navigation if Samsung's smart glasses adopt this strategy. Users would get help from the AI assistant with things like directions, conversation translation, and smartphone message summarisation.

One of the Main Obstacles is Affordability

Although smart glasses have a lot of potential, there are obstacles to their widespread use, chief among them being cost. Historically, many firms, particularly smaller ones, have been unable to afford smart glasses due to high production costs. This obstacle is acknowledged by many experts, who stress that in order to be widely adopted, smart glasses must be "light enough" to fit in the pocket. Industry giants like Intel are actively working on creating affordable solutions to alleviate the affordability issue. Over time, price reductions due to mass production, economies of scale, and technological developments could make smart glasses a feasible choice for a wider range of organisations.