Samsung set to unveil Galaxy Glasses at London Unpacked July 22, 2026

Samsung is preparing to launch its first smart glasses, codenamed Jinju and publicly called Intelligent Eyewear, likely to be sold as Samsung Galaxy Glasses. The company expects to unveil them at Galaxy Unpacked on July 22, 2026, in London, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Flip 8, Fold 8 Wide, and Watch 9 series. Samsung’s newsroom says the first collections will arrive this fall in select markets, though pricing and availability for the UK, EU, or South Africa remain unannounced. Rumored US price ranges from $379 to $499; current pound/euro figures are simple conversions, not confirmed regional rates.

The glasses feature no display; instead they rely on a 12‑megapixel Sony IMX681 camera, a Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 chip (possibly AR1+ Gen 1), stereo speakers, multiple microphones, Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi‑Fi, and photochromic lenses that darken in sunlight. They weigh about 50 grams, include a touchpad on the right temple and an LED that lights while recording, and run Android XR with Google Gemini built in—enabling real‑time translation, notification summarisation, calendar management, music playback, and hands‑free photo capture. They pair with both Android and iPhone devices, with limited control possible from a Galaxy Watch. Battery capacity is reported as either 155 mAh or 245 mAh (the latter better sourced), giving an estimated 6–8 hours of use.

For Nigerian tech enthusiasts, this launch signals a new wave of AI‑powered wearables that could eventually reach local markets, but official Nigeria availability and pricing are unknown. If you consider buying, wait for hands‑on reviews once the glasses ship, verify the actual price (aim under $400), confirm battery life meets expectations, and assess privacy implications of an always‑on camera. Local alternatives like Meta’s Ray‑Ban smart glasses may also arrive, so compare features before deciding.

SOURCE: https://techcabal.com/2026/06/19/samsung-galaxy-glasses/