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APK Teardown Points to Galaxy Ring Controls for Samsung’s Android XR Glasses

The finding hints at a workaround for early glasses that reportedly skip hand‑tracking cameras.

Overview

  • Android Authority found a “ring gesture for glasses” string in the latest Galaxy Ring Manager app, suggesting planned smart‑glasses integration.
  • Samsung has confirmed it is developing Android XR glasses in collaboration with Google, Warby Parker, and Gentle Monster.
  • Reports indicate the Galaxy Ring could use gestures like a double‑pinch to select or confirm actions on future glasses and potentially assist the Galaxy XR headset.
  • The Galaxy XR headset already tracks hands with multiple cameras, while the first glasses are expected to ship without such cameras, creating a role for ring‑based input.
  • Industry reporting points to non‑AR fashion‑focused glasses in 2026 and AR‑capable hardware in 2027, with existing Ring phone controls and a Samsung patent supporting cross‑device use.