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Google just laid out its game plan to make you (and developers) care about Android XR

From Gentle Monster frames to reference designs for 3rd-party smart glasses, Google has serious ambitions for Android XR in 2026.

In another, the Google XR glasses wearer asks Gemini for a good nearby ramen place, then has the AI guide it to the destination using directional arrows and a mini-map in a portion of their vision. As seamless as these XR apps look in concept, Google will need to create hardware that's lightweight and efficient enough for portable processing, but with good enough resolution to make text clearly visible in the bottom third of your vision. (Image credit: Screen captures from The Android Show I/O Edition 2025)While Google will eventually target consumers with Gentle Monster-designed glasses, its I/O presentation focuses more on developers.

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