Samsung and Google are teaming up to develop augmented reality (AR) glasses, marking a significant collaboration in the rapidly evolving AR landscape. According to Samsung's TM Roh, the companies will strive to launch the glasses "as soon as possible," although no specific release timeline has been provided.

This partnership follows Meta's recent unveiling of Orion, its first AR glasses, which impressed with its capabilities despite being intended for enterprise use rather than consumer sales. The announcement also comes on the heels of the Project Moohan mixed reality headset, which runs on Android XR, an operating system Google recently announced for headsets and smart glasses. Notably, the AR glasses will eventually launch as part of Google's efforts to co-develop the Android XR operating system.

Details about the Samsung- and Google-made AR glasses remain scarce, but the partnership is significant given the companies' combined expertise in hardware and software. Samsung has a strong track record in producing high-quality displays, while Google brings its extensive knowledge of Android and AI-driven technologies to the table. The collaboration is likely to result in a more polished and user-friendly AR experience.

In related news, Samsung also revealed details about its Galaxy S25 lineup of phones at Unpacked, including the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. While not directly related to the AR glasses, the announcement highlights Samsung's continued focus on innovation and expansion into new areas of technology.

As the AR market continues to heat up, the partnership between Samsung and Google is likely to have significant implications for the industry. With major players like Meta and now Samsung and Google investing heavily in AR, we can expect to see rapid advancements in the technology and its applications. While there's no word on pricing or availability, the collaboration is an exciting development for fans of AR and its potential to transform the way we interact with the world around us.

As we look to the future, it will be interesting to see how Samsung and Google's AR glasses compare to Meta's Orion and other emerging AR solutions. One thing is certain – the AR landscape is about to get a whole lot more interesting.