Meta announced in a press release it is introducing a new, optical-forward pair of Ray-Ban Meta glasses that support nearly all prescriptions. In addition, the company said it is also introducing new colors and lens options for Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta frames, and advanced software updates like hands-free nutrition tracking and Meta AI WhatsApp summaries.

The company said Ray-Ban Meta glasses are built to better serve people who rely on prescription glasses and all-day eyewear, and will be available in 2 styles: Blayzer, a rectangular design available in standard and large sizes, and Scriber, a more rounded frame style. 

Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics (Gen 2) and Ray-Ban Scriber Optics (Gen 2) glasses feature overextension hinges, interchangeable nose pads, and optician-adjustable temple tips, so they’re adaptable to a unique face shape for a tailored fit, the company said. These new styles are available for pre-order and will be available at optical retailers in the United States and select international markets starting April 14.

In addition, Meta said it is also introducing new color combinations of its Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) frames:

• Skyler in Shiny Transparent Peach with Transitions Brown Lenses;

• Headliner in Matte Transparent Peach with Transitions Grey Lenses;

• Wayfarer in Shiny Transparent Grey with Transitions Sapphire Lenses.

Also, Meta announced it is introducing new frame color and lens combinations for Oakley Meta Vanguard and HSTN that provide a vibrant and saturated view. They include Prizm Dark Golf lenses and Oakley Meta Vanguard will be available with Prizm Transitions lenses:

• Vanguard Black with Prizm Black Lenses;

• Vanguard White with Prizm Rose Gold Lenses;

• Vanguard Black with Prizm Transitions Ember Lenses (available later this spring);

• HSTN Black with Prizm Dark Golf Lenses;

• HSTN Light Curry with Clear to Brown Transitions Lenses.

Meta said it is also making nutrition tracking on its AI glasses easier. With a simple voice prompt or quick photo, users can log what they eat hands-free, and Meta AI will extract key nutrition details and add them to the user's food log in the Meta AI app. Over time, the food log will inform personalized insights that get more useful, the company said.

This feature will be available to people aged 18 and over in the United States with Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta glasses soon, and Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses later this summer, the company said. 

Meta also announced it is introducing hands-free WhatsApp summaries and recall into its Early Access Program (EAP). This will be available in EAP soon for those with Ray-Ban Meta, Oakley Meta, and Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses.

Neural Handwriting on Meta Ray-Ban Display is also rolling out in the coming weeks, and it’s coming to iMessage. Users can write with a finger on any surface to reply to messages silently and discreetly. It works across Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and native Android and iOS messaging.

Lastly, Meta's pedestrian navigation feature is expanding to every city across the United States in May. The feature allows users to get turn-by-turn directions right in their lens, the company said. OM