MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Samsung, in partnership with Google, officially took the wraps off its first-ever smart glasses at this year's Google I/O conference. Ditching the traditional display, the new screenless eyewear relies heavily on seamless integration with the Android ecosystem and everyday mobile devices.

During a live demonstration, executives showcased the glasses working in tandem with a Galaxy Watch. In one practical scenario, a user simply issued a voice command to snap a photo, then asked Google’s Gemini AI to add graphic effects. Once processed, a preview notification instantly popped up on the wearer's WearOS smartwatch.

The hardware’s connectivity aims to streamline daily tasks, keeping your phone firmly in your pocket. Users can voice-order a coffee through delivery apps, with the system automatically handling navigation, order setup, and checkout. Immediately after, the glasses provide turn-by-turn audio directions via Google Maps.

In a surprising twist, the new eyewear won't be locked behind an Android wall. Both Samsung and Google confirmed the smart glasses will be fully compatible with Apple's iOS devices. This marks a sharp departure from current WearOS smartwatches, which strictly require an Android phone. Whether iPhone users will get the exact same feature-rich experience as Galaxy owners, however, remains to be seen.

The introduction of these screenless glasses represents a major push to bring the Android XR platform into everyday life, steering away from bulky virtual reality headsets. The product is slated to hit the market this fall.