Oppo’s Air Glass: The Next Step in Hands‑Free Viewing
At Oppo Inno Day 2021, the tech giant announced a slew of upcoming gadgets, but the real headline‑grabber was the Oppo Air Glass, slated for a Chinese release in early 2022.
What’s the Difference Between AR and aR?
Unlike the fancier augmented reality (AR) glasses Facebook and Apple are eye‑banging about, Oppo’s “assisted reality” (aR) keeps things simpler: it projects a clean, 2‑D screen right in your line of sight without blending it with the real world.
How You’ll Interact With the Glasses
- Touch controls
- Voice commands
- Head‑movement gestures
- Hand‑movement gestures
In short, it’s all about keeping the experience natural and, dare we say, point‑and‑click friendly.
Built‑In Apps to Keep You On‑Track
- Weather forecasts
- Calendar reminders
- Real‑time language translation
- GPS navigation
There will be more apps arriving in the future, according to Oppo.
Cool Demo Highlights
One demo showed a live translation feature: talk, translate, and keep eye contact—no awkward glances needed!
Another demo let a presenter view their script straight in front of their eyes while a live transcription provided real‑time captions. Handy for newsletters, meetings, or karaoke nights.
Tech Specs & Design Details
- Colors: Two vibrant choices
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4100
- Battery Life: Roughly 3 hours of active use; 40 hours on standby
- Weight: A light 30 g
- Frames: Two styles and two sizes
- Inside the frame, a magnetic port lets you hook it to ordinary glasses
All of this wrapped within a sleek, lightweight package that feels more like an accessory than an appliance.
Ready to See the Future?
With the Oppo Air Glass launching in China next year, it might just become the talk of the town for people who want glasses that do more than just correct vision—they’re practically a pocket-sized computer in your face.
