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1) Communications
Google Glass is expected to have phone capabilities requiring either a CDMA and or a GSM mobile communication capability. It is also expected that the device have instant messaging capabilities and share other messaging features with Gmail, Google +, Google Voice, and Google Talk. Users an also expect to have access to third party communication applications and a Siri-like voice recognition service.

2) Real-Time Personal Navigation
Google Glass is expected to have navigational services where users can speak to it a location and be given directions to said location. Users also should be able to see real time location of their friends. Google has also hinted on Google Glass using merchandise tagging so when a user wants to find a specific book or item the user will be navigated tot he closest place to find the item.

3) First Person-Visuals
Google glass will be a hands free camera device allowing for hands free interaction while taking pictures and video. The device will be able to share the pictures and videos with Google applications and other third party applications.

4) Interactive Media
Users of the Google Glass should be able to watch videos, read books, read newspapers, read magazines, and scan Quick-Response (QR) barcodes. Without a doubt these on demand features will allow for faster learning on the go.

5) Education
Everything from sharing instructional content to interactive guest lectures to interactive virtual guest lectures will enhance the way we learn in and outside of the classroom. Instructors may be able to get more control or at least the attention of their students.

6) Mobile Shopping
With the Google Glass, user will be able to scan QR codes to find out everything from instructional videos to reviews of whatever product they are holding in their hand. When connected to shopping applications users can check for the best price of an item.

7) Bio-metric Security
Users will be able to use eye movement to lock and unlock their device. Also users may be able to use their actual eye image as a password.

8) Gaming
Google Glass users can expect high interactivity through gaming. Being a room full of friends and having your own devices on will enhance gaming when connected in a virtual world sitting on your eye.

See the Google Glass in action.

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Cjacks457 (talk) 01:53, 17 April 2013 (UTC)