Samsung’s big bet on smart glasses is coming sooner than you think
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Samsung moving on Android XR glasses with Gemini integration and a Gentle Monster design partner means the fight for the next daily screen is shifting to your face. If you build consumer apps, you need a POV on glanceable, voice-first interactions—not just rectangles.
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