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Samsung’s AR glasses, delayed for years, might finally debut at Unpacked 2025, launching alongside the Galaxy S25. The collaboration with Google and Qualcomm suggests a bold step forward in mixed-reality technology.
Samsung’s AR Glasses: Delays and Renewed Speculation
The rumors about a mixed-reality device involving Qualcomm, Samsung, and Google have been circulating for some time.
Massive setbacks and delays have plagued the South Korean tech giant's project since it first revealed that it was working on the augmented reality glasses, making their release all the more elusive.
Speculation has it that the highly anticipated smart glasses may make an appearance in 2025, possibly alongside the Galaxy S25 series, so it appears the wait is ended, WCCFTECH shares
Galaxy Unpacked 2025: A Stage for Innovation
Even if Samsung's products didn't exactly make an impact this year, the tech giant is hell-bent on making up for lost time in 2019 with a slew of new inventions and, rumor has it, even more product categories to explore.
There was a lot of anticipation for Samsung's XR project, although the unveiling was postponed at one point. The rumor mill has said that this will all change at the Galaxy Unpacked 2025, where the smart glasses could be unveiled.
Meta’s Influence on Samsung’s AR Glasses Strategy
A well-known source said on X that next year at Unpacked, alongside the S25 series, Samsung will showcase its Augmented Reality glasses (AR).
Launching a prototype that mimics Meta's Project Orion strategy is in the works for the business. Keep in mind that you can't trust any of the information supplied until Samsung officially verifies it. The fact that the project was not abandoned while the firm focused on transitioning to smart glasses is, nevertheless, reassuring.
Shifting Trends in Augmented Reality Technology
Apple Vision Pro's dismal sales numbers and the overwhelming popularity of Meta's smart glasses—which provide more features and are easier to use—are supposedly to blame for the decision's shift. Google and Samsung shifted gears as people started gravitating toward smart glasses rather than headsets.
Users' anticipation is likely to be heightened this month as Samsung is rumored to unveil the glasses software to the public. As a result, developers would be able to gain a head start on augmented reality and lay the groundwork for its ecosystem.
Early 2025 Release for Samsung’s AR Glasses?
Although there is a lack of information regarding other elements, we are enthusiastic about the possibility of augmented reality glasses being developed and, ideally, released early next year.
