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Android XR Glasses vs Apple AI Glasses: The 2026 vs 2027 Smart Glasses Race

The smart glasses race just got real. Google and Samsung unveiled their Android XR glasses at Google I/O 2026 on May 19, with a confirmed Fall 2026 ship date, partnerships with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, and Gemini AI built into every interaction. Apple’s answer, code-named N50, is still roughly a year away, with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman pegging a 2027 launch and production starting at the end of 2026. That roughly 9 to 12 month gap is the entire story. If you want AI glasses on your face this year, Android XR is the only ticket, and yes, it works with iPhone. If you live deep inside the Apple ecosystem […]