Warby Parker Reveals Android XR Glasses Pre-Order Date
Warby Parker reveals the pre-order date for the first Android XR smart glasses ahead of Google.
TL;DR
- Pre-orders for Warby Parker’s Intelligent Eyewear open November 12 with holiday deliveries.
- The glasses run audio-focused Android XR with a camera and Gemini access.
- Samsung supplies hardware with Qualcomm chips; designs come from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.
Warby Parker dropped a surprise in its latest earnings update. The company said pre-orders for its first Intelligent Eyewear collection open on November 12, with deliveries planned for the holiday season.
These glasses run an audio-focused version of Android XR. They include a camera and quick access to Gemini. Samsung supplies the hardware with Qualcomm chips, while Warby Parker and Gentle Monster handle the designs.
Google first announced the partnerships in 2025 and showed early models at Google I/O. The glasses support voice commands and a side touchpad. They lack any in-lens display for now.
Gentle Monster will also sell versions of the glasses, though it has only mentioned a vague fall window so far. Customers can already book in-store demos with Warby Parker.
Android XR first appeared on the Samsung Galaxy XR headset. The new glasses aim for a lighter, everyday experience instead of full mixed reality.
The Tea
This early reveal shows how eager partners are to get these glasses out. It also highlights ongoing privacy worries around face-worn cameras, just like with other smart glasses on the market.