Having Android XR Glasses Support iOS Might Be Their Best Feature

Thanks to partnerships with Samsung and eyewear brands Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, Android XR intelligent eyewear will be available this fall, as announced during Tuesday's Google I/O developer conference. The audio glasses offer in-ear assistance, while displays within the glasses show you the information you seek right on your lenses. But despite those notable partnerships and high-tech features, what caught my attention most is this eyewear's compatibility.

"The world's leading electronics company, Samsung, is building innovative new devices and experiences that set the bar for the whole industry, and we've been working to bring the best of Google to these glasses as well," said Shahram Izadi, vice president of XR at Google, during the Google I/O keynote. "And yes, they're going to pair with both Android and iOS devices."

In other words, an Android phone won't be required for these Android XR glasses, expanding the intended user base for...

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