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Samsung Sets Late-2026 Launch for AI Glasses and Premium Google AR Headset

Samsung aims to capture the full XR market by targeting everyday users with audio-first smart glasses, extending into immersive experiences via a micro-LED AR headset.

Overview

  • Industry reports say Samsung plans to launch AI-powered, display-free smart glasses codenamed “Haean” by the end of 2026.
  • The glasses are said to include cameras, microphones and speakers supporting real-time voice assistance, video capture and audio interactions without a built-in display.
  • Samsung is also working with Google on a display-equipped AR headset that will feature micro-LED panels to deliver richer visuals for immersive experiences.
  • Both wearables are expected to integrate Google’s Android XR platform and Gemini AI for hands-free assistance and seamless smartphone connectivity.
  • The launch timetable has shifted from late-2025 to late-2026 due to development delays as Samsung positions itself against Apple and Meta in entry-level and premium smart-glasses markets.