Samsung To Unveil Smart Glasses In Weeks, Beating Apple, Report Claims

InnovationConsumer TechSamsung To Unveil Smart Glasses In Weeks, Beating Apple, Report ClaimsByDavid Phelan,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about lifestyle techFollow AuthorMay 14, 2026, 01:00pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummarySamsung is reportedly set to unveil its first AI-capable smart glasses, tentatively named "Galaxy Glasses," at its Galaxy Unpacked event in London on July 22. This launch would likely precede Apple's entry into the smart glasses market. The new glasses are expected to run on Google's Android XR operating system with Gemini integration, featuring speakers, microphones, and a high-definition camera, but notably no display. Samsung is collaborating with fashion eyewear brands like Gentle Monster and Warby Parker to ensure a stylish design, similar to Meta's successful partnerships. The glasses will integrate into Samsung's extensive Galaxy ecosystem, connecting with smartphones, watches, and rings. This busy event will also showcase the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Flip8, alongside a potential new wide folding phone.Show More Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses — will Samsung have its own smart specs in the coming weeks?AFP via Getty ImagesSamsung is about to unveil a set of AI-capable smart glasses, a new report claims. If the report is accurate, it would almost certainly beat Apple to market with such a product. ForbesEven G2: The Subtle Smart Glasses Just Got A Major UpgradeBy David PhelanOf course, Apple has never publicly stated that it’s working on smart glasses, while Samsung has confirmed that it’s a product that is in development. Will There Be A July Galaxy Unpacked Event In London?“Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) is expected to hold its second-half product launch event, ‘Galaxy Unpacked,’ in London this July, where it will unveil its next-generation foldable smartph...