Pre-Orders Begin for Google’s AI Smart Glasses – They’re iPhone Compatible, But How Compatible Are They?

Google has begun pre-orders for its “Intelligent Eyewear” collection. The collection, which starts at $395 will be available in the United States and in South Korea.

Google has teamed up with two well-known eyeglasses companies, as well as a long-time Android partner to produce the AI smart glasses.

The four companies partnering on the project are:

• Google
• Samsung
• Warby Parker
• Gentle Monster

The Intelligent Eyewear collection is powered by Android XR and offers an array of clear and tinted glasses, as well as multiple frame styles. No matter which style frame and lenses you select, they’ll use Google Gemini for real-time assistance.

These collections, which were designed to fit a variety of styles, integrate helpful technology into frames you’ll want to wear every day, and work with Pixel and Samsung phones, as well as iPhones.

Gentle Monster’s high-end designs transform glasses into a means of self-expression. Their Intelligent Eyewear Collection includes six designs in bold colors — including dark red, pink, gray, and yellow — paired with tinted, clear, blue, or brown lenses. Prescription options are available for most frames. Starting at $449, the collection will be available in the United States and in South Korea.

While Google does mention iPhone support, the company did not go into detail about what features will be supported on the iPhone.

Features

All glasses models are equipped with cameras, allowing them to take advantage of Gemini’s new Guided Vision feature, which is designed to assist users who have vision issues like low vision or full blindness, or those users that simply require a bit of  visual assistance as they attempt to read small print or find items. Visual assistance and audio descriptions will assist the wearer in navigating through the world.

Google, in collaboration with Aira, allows users to say “Hey Gemini, open Aira Explorer” to begin streaming their glasses’ camera feed directly to a professionally trained human visual interpreter that will provide real-time support.

The cameras will also be able to capture photos and videos via a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor that is built into each pair of glasses.

Built-in audio capabilities offer support for Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Spotify, and Audible.

Built-in audio features can provide turn-by-turn navigation directions using Google Maps, while a Google Translate feature offer real-time translation in over 70 languages.

Privacy

Google assures privacy advocates that the new smart glasses have built-in privacy protections, including:

• Camera visuals from Gemini on glasses are not saved in your Gemini History and they are not used to train AI models or target ads. Bystanders’ faces are automatically removed from the visuals before they are processed by Gemini.
• All data stored on glasses and transmitted by the glasses is encrypted.
• Users have full control which apps access their glasses’ camera and mic.
• Gemini chats can be reviewed and deleted, and users can adjust their settings at any time in Gemini History.
• Whenever a photo is being taken or a video is being recorded, an indicator light alerts those around you. The glasses are designed to be unable to record if the alert light is covered or disabled.
• Every pair of glasses has an off switch, allowing users to turn their glasses into “dumb glasses” whenever the choose to do so.

Availability and Pricing

Pricing varies according to the brand and model of the glasses you select. Gentle Monster’s designs start at $449. Meanwhile, Warby Parker’s designs start at $395 online and will also be available at more than 360 retail locations starting December 10, 2026.