# Smart Eyewear Phone Integrations North Focals Will Now Have More Integration with Android Devices By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-09-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-focals References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/30/north-focals-native-android-notification-actions/) & [bynorth](https://www.bynorth.com) North Focals have been updated to incorporate more support for Android notifications. The new features to the North Focals will enable users the ability to access shortcuts created by Android developers. Users can access the [Android notification shortcuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-navigation) using the Focals app, from there, they can select the "Experiments" section to turn on the feature. Currently, notifications are available to users who have paired their Focals with an Android device. Adding more integration with the user's phone would allow for a more streamlined experience when using [wearable technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokid-and-mudra). The smart glasses were created to offer new ways to interact with an environment, and allowing users less reliance on their physical device would enhance this. The company also reduced the price of its smart glasses by $400, bringing the price down to $599. Image Credit: By North ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wearable Tech Integration:** The integration of wearable technology with smartphones has the potential to streamline user experience and offer new ways to interact with the environment. - **Smart Glasses Price Reduction:** Significant price reductions in smart glasses could make them more accessible to a wider range of consumers and increase adoption rates. - **Experimentation with Notification Shortcuts:** Companies could experiment with notification shortcuts and other features to find new ways of enhancing user experience with wearable technology. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** The technology industry could benefit from further investing in and developing wearable technology for integration with smartphones. - **Smart Glasses:** The smart glasses industry could benefit from reducing prices and increasing accessibility, potentially leading to increased adoption rates. - **App Development:** Developers could experiment with new features and notification shortcuts to create a more seamless experience for users of wearable technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightweight Smart AR Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-ar-glass.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kering-eyewear-x-google.md) - [AI-Integrated Eyewear Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-glasses-1.md) - [Compact AR Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectacles-gen-5.md) - [Smart Focus Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-journey.md) - [Refocused Mixed Reality Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-glasses.md) - [Consumer-Focused Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vuzix-z100-smart.md) - [Open-Source AI Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-glasses.md) - [Human-Focused Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r1-smart-ring.md)