Meta Launches Developer Preview for AI Glasses, Opening the Door to a New Era of Hands-Free Apps

Big news from Meta today! Developers now have a golden opportunity to create cutting-edge experiences for Meta’s sleek AI glasses, like the stylish #RayBanMeta. The company just launched the developer preview of the Device Access Toolkit (link in comments), empowering creators to extend their iOS and Android apps with immersive glasses functionality.

Imagine apps that enhance your life without ever needing to pull out your phone. Meta’s AI glasses are designed to be lightweight and fashionable, packing some serious tech: a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, a microphone array with five mics, open-ear speakers for discreet sound, and more. Developers get early access to some of this on-device tech now, with additional capabilities rolling out in 2026. 🚀

Meta has collaborated closely with top partners like Walt Disney Imagineering, Twitch, and Microsoft to fine-tune the first SDK release. Their pioneering work confirms a powerful truth: the future where your favorite apps live right on your glasses—not your phone—is not just coming, it’s already here. 👓

Some standout early demos featured at this year’s #MetaConnect:

• 🎢 Walt Disney Imagineering’s virtual parks guide provides audio tips and info, transforming your theme park visit into a seamless, immersive experience.

• ⛳️ 18Birdies’ virtual golf caddie gives real-time yardages and club advice, plus social sharing, so you stay focused on the game.

• 📱 Twitch’s POV streaming lets you broadcast live hands-free, so your followers see exactly what you see, naturally and effortlessly.

• 🚶🏻‍♂️ HumanWare’s Follow Me feature offers discreet audio cues to blind and low vision users, helping them stay oriented and connected while walking.

With the Device Access Toolkit now live, what apps would you love to explore on Meta’s AI glasses? Share your ideas and join us in shaping the future of hands-free technology. 😎