Even Realities Ships Enterprise SDK as G2 Hits 11% AR Market Share

Even Realities, holding 11% of the AR glasses market as of September, has released its first Enterprise SDK so companies can build custom apps for its G2 smart glasses.

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  • Even Realities holds 11% of the AR glasses market as of September, per the company.
  • The company released its first Enterprise SDK for the G2 smart glasses.
  • The SDK supports custom interfaces, microphone and motion data integration, and device management.
  • Founder and CEO Will Wang said the SDK lets companies build around existing workflows.
  • Companies can sign up via the Even Realities enterprise page.
Even Realities glasses are coming to a job site near you
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Even Realities holds 11% of the AR glasses market as of September, according to the company, and it is now betting that workplace demand can push that number higher. The maker of the G2 smart glasses has released its first Enterprise SDK, its first major push into the business world.

The move follows clear consumer traction. The G2 glasses have been a hit for the company since launch, and consumers have shown they want what the device can do. Even Realities is now branching out to companies that want hands-free information delivery for their teams.

What Does the Enterprise SDK Actually Do?

The SDK gives companies three core capabilities:

  • Build custom interfaces for the G2's in-lens displays
  • Directly integrate the glasses' inputs — the microphone and motion data — into their own apps
  • Handle traditional IT management needs, including managing device connections and updates

The kit works with Even Realities' app-based software, which lets users browse a bespoke app store filled with games, utilities and other apps designed for the G2's in-lens displays. Third-party app support for the glasses has already arrived, alongside upgrades to the built-in "Conversate" assistant, including a new Pro Mode and Knowledge Base.

Interested companies can sign up through the Even Realities enterprise page.

Why Smart Glasses Fit the Job Site

The workplace logic is straightforward. XR glasses and other smart glasses with displays are used in fields where workers need information in front of them but cannot be on a phone. A technician with both hands on equipment can still see instructions. A notification can arrive without anyone reaching for a device.

Reviewer Andrew Romero, in his Even Realities G2 review, described the glasses as being "for the tech minimalist who wants to stay connected to notifications, while keeping a healthy distance away." That restrained design philosophy, built for consumers who want information without a screen takeover, translates directly to job sites where attention to the physical environment is the priority.

Who Is Behind the Push?

Founder and CEO Will Wang framed the enterprise release as an extension of the company's original product vision rather than a pivot.

"We built Even G2 to help people access useful information while staying present in their everyday lives, and we believe that principle matters just as much at work. With the Enterprise SDK, we're giving companies the flexibility to build around the way their teams already work, rather than asking them to change their workflows to fit the technology," Wang said.

The distinction matters for enterprise buyers. The SDK positions Even Realities as a platform that adapts to existing operations, not a device that demands new ones.

What Comes Next?

The consumer line is not standing still. Even Realities has also released new smart glasses styles aimed at a broader audience — the kind of frames, as the company's own marketing suggests, that "even your abuelita will love."

With an 11% market share, a maturing app ecosystem and now a developer path into corporate IT, Even Realities has the pieces in place to compete for workplace deployments. The next test is whether enterprises build on the SDK at scale.

via 9to5google.com (Source)

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