Is the Samsung Galaxy Glass coming out… A collaboration device between Google and Qualcomm, an ‘XR Glasses’?

Unlike XR headsets like those from Meta and Apple, a smart glasses form factor is expected
Expected to appear in the second half of next year… Initial production estimated at around 500,000 units,

[San Francisco=Newsis] Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon (left), Samsung Electronics MX Division Head Roh Tae-moon (center), and Hiroshi Lockheimer, Google’s Senior Vice President, announced cooperation of the three companies at the ‘Galaxy Unpack 2023’ held at the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco, USA on the 1st (local time). (Photo provided by Samsung Electronics), “[Seoul=Newsis] Reporter Yoon Hyun-seong = An XR (extended reality) device from the Samsung Electronics, Google, and Qualcomm alliance is expected to emerge in the second half of next year. Notably, this first XR device is expected to take the form of ‘glasses (smart glasses)’ rather than ‘headsets’ like Apple’s Vision Pro or Meta Quest.”,
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, According to foreign media such as SamMobile on the 18th, Samsung Electronics is expected to launch XR smart glasses around the third quarter of next year. ‘,
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, ‘Earlier this year, Samsung Electronics surprised by announcing an XR alliance with Google and Qualcomm at the Galaxy Unpack event, where the Galaxy S23 series was unveiled, heralding the development of a new form factor.’,
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, ‘Since then, the XR alliance has continued development behind the scenes, gaining renewed attention this year after Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon revealed that new mixed reality smart glasses featuring a Qualcomm chipset were in preparation by Samsung Electronics.’,
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, ‘Roh Tae-moon, head of Samsung Electronics MX Division (president), also anticipated the emergence of a new XR form factor incorporating AI, stating at the Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit last month, “Now is the time to leverage AI through new lenses in the XR ecosystem.”‘,
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, ‘The initial production quantity for the new smart glasses is estimated to be around 500,000 units. Based on the demand and performance of the initial product, production quantities may increase, or it may be offered as a limited edition product.’,
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, ‘As per the currently known specifications of the smart glasses, Qualcomm’s AR1 chip will be the main processor, with an NXP chip as the co-processor, and it is expected to feature a 12-megapixel camera. Sony’s IMX681 CMOS image sensor may also be applied.’,
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, ‘Given its glasses form factor, which is smaller than traditional XR headsets, the weight is projected to be 50g, about one-tenth the weight, and the battery is predicted to be much smaller at 155mAh. The smart glasses are expected to support QR code recognition, gesture recognition, mobile payments, and AI functions.’,
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, ‘As initially expected when the three-company alliance was announced, Samsung Electronics appears to be responsible for the form factor, Google for software including Gemini AI, and Qualcomm for developing the chipset, which serves as the device’s brain.’,
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, ‘However, specific details such as the unveiling time and price of the smart glasses have not yet been disclosed. As the first announcement by the three-company alliance was at a Galaxy Unpack event, and since Samsung Electronics is developing the device’s form factor, the official announcement is expected to be made at an Unpack event.’,
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, ‘Considering the example of Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Ring released this year, it cannot be ruled out that a teaser video or prototype of this device will be unveiled at the CES (International Consumer Electronics Show) or Galaxy Unpack event early next year.’,
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[Seoul=Newsis] On the 15th, the Apple Vision Pro is displayed at Apple Myeongdong in Jung-gu, Seoul. Vision Pro is a mixed reality (MR) device that Apple calls a spatial computer. Users can interact with apps simply by looking at them and tapping their fingers together, dictate text using voice recognition, or use a virtual keyboard for typing, offering a sophisticated interface experience. (Photo provided by Apple) 2024.11.15. [email protected] *Prohibited from resale or database storage.,
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, “Meanwhile, in the XR market, Meta has taken the lead by launching the entry-level model ‘Meta Quest 3s’ this year, and Apple also unveiled its first spatial computer product, ‘Vision Pro.’ Meta Quest opted for a strategy to increase popularity with relatively low prices, while Apple’s first product, Vision Pro, despite its high performance, was somewhat disappointing due to its high price of 5 million won.”,
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, ‘As Meta and Apple continue to focus on XR devices and spatial computers, the first smart glasses from Samsung Electronics, Google, and Qualcomm in the second half of next year will require differentiation as a killer point to stand out. Whether the alliance of these three companies, which has chosen the path of smart glasses, can succeed will be closely watched.’,
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