Meta Set to Launch Flagship AI-Powered Ray-Ban Glasses in India ‘Soon’

Meta has announced that its flagship AI-powered Ray-Ban smart glasses will soon be available in India, marking the tech giant's expansion into the country with its latest wearable technology. While the company did not specify an exact release date, the announcement on April 23, 2025, confirmed the arrival of these next-generation smart glasses, which offer a hands-free, AI-driven experience for users on the go.

The Ray-Ban Meta glasses combine cutting-edge technology with the classic Ray-Ban style, allowing wearers to interact with their surroundings and access real-time information without having to pull out their phones. The glasses are designed to enhance everyday wearability while keeping the user connected to the world. Meta highlights that users can capture moments, listen to music, and receive information through voice commands, all while keeping their phones safely in their pockets. These capabilities make the glasses an ideal companion for people who want to stay present with friends, family, and the environment.

This new launch follows the success of the initial Ray-Ban Stories, introduced in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, the parent company of Ray-Ban, nearly two years ago. The first iteration of Ray-Ban smart glasses, which featured basic functionalities like music playback and hands-free calls, laid the foundation for this upgraded version. The next-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses were unveiled in September 2023 and include significant improvements in both design and functionality.

The glasses are part of Meta’s broader initiative to expand its smart eyewear offerings globally. Along with India, the company plans to introduce the Ray-Ban Meta glasses in other countries, including Mexico and the United Arab Emirates. The expanded rollout also includes an update to Meta AI, which is now available for the smart glasses in more countries across the European Union. Starting next week, users in these regions will be able to ask Meta AI about the objects they are looking at and receive real-time information directly through the glasses.

Additionally, Meta has introduced a new color option for the Ray-Ban Meta glasses: Skyler Shiny Chalky Gray, which comes with Transitions Sapphire lenses. This addition provides more choices for users seeking a stylish, functional design.

One of the key software upgrades with this release is the live translation feature, which is now available globally. This feature enables seamless conversations between people speaking different languages, including English, French, Italian, and Spanish. The glasses will translate the conversation in real-time, allowing wearers to hear the translation in their preferred language. The feature works offline as well, as long as the necessary language packs are pre-downloaded. This marks a major step forward in breaking down language barriers and improving cross-cultural communication.

Meta has also revealed upcoming features for the glasses, such as the ability to send and receive direct messages, photos, audio calls, and video calls via Instagram. Additionally, users will soon be able to ask Meta AI to play music from services like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Shazam. This functionality will now be available to users in regions outside the US and Canada, expanding the global reach of the feature. Users will also be able to ask Meta AI for information about the music they are currently listening to.

For users in the US and Canada, the Ray-Ban Meta glasses will also offer advanced vision capabilities, further enhancing the glasses' appeal as an all-in-one wearable device. The global availability of these features is expected to make the Ray-Ban Meta glasses a more powerful tool for users seeking a hands-free, AI-integrated experience.

With the release of these updated smart glasses, Meta continues to push the boundaries of wearable technology, offering both practicality and innovation in a stylish, user-friendly package. As the glasses make their way to India and other markets, they represent a significant step in Meta's vision of integrating AI seamlessly into daily life.