The AR glasses are expected to be a highlight of the event, alongside the anticipated reveal of the Galaxy S25. Samsung's move into AR wearables is seen as a strategic step to compete with Apple, which is also reportedly working on a pair of smart glasses. The company's focus on wearables has increased, following the release of the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Ring this year.
Key takeaways:
- Samsung is reportedly working on a pair of AR glasses, which may be revealed at its annual Galaxy Unpacked phone event. The glasses are rumored to have payment function, gesture recognition, and facial recognition.
- The Korean company is said to be collaborating with Google and Qualcomm on the device, which might include a Snapdragon processor and use Google’s Gemini model.
- The AR glasses are not expected to be available until the following year or later, and may be a prototype similar to Meta's Orion true AR glasses.
- Samsung's move into AR glasses could potentially outpace Apple, its biggest competitor in mobile phones, which is also reportedly working on a pair of smart glasses.