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Meta slaps a premium subscription on an existing smart glasses feature [U]
Meta has announced a new premium subscription plan, Meta One Premium, which costs $20 per month and limits access to its AI glasses' Conversation Focus feature. Initially available without charge, this feature enhances user experience by amplifying conversations in crowded environments. However, it now comes with strict usage limits: only three hours of free usage per month and extended access only for premium subscribers. Meta has clarified that while the subscription enhances support and access, core AI functionalities remain free.
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Published 2 Jul 2026, 17:25 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Meta One Premium subscription costs $20/month
- Conversation Focus feature now comes with usage limits
- Free access limited to three hours monthly for non-subscribers
- Premium subscribers can access the feature for 15 hours
- Feature operates entirely on-device, not reliant on cloud services
Interesting facts
- The premium subscription aims to monetize previously free features.
- Conversation Focus uses advanced processing and beam-forming microphones.
- Meta has confirmed AI functionalities are free and not tied to the subscription.