Last updated: October 11, 2026

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Food Scanner and Glasshole on iPhone

Both apps require iOS 26.0 or later. You can use either app entirely from your iPhone; companion hardware is optional.

Glasshole supports Apple Intelligence on compatible iPhone models. Other supported iPhones can use configured cloud, local-network, PocketPal, or custom providers. Food Scanner’s default Local iPhone Vision mode works on supported iPhones without an API key.

Food Scanner

Food Scanner can be used without companion hardware by choosing a food photo from iPhone or taking a new iPhone camera photo. The optional Google Glass XE companion APK can capture a food image and send it to the iOS app over local Wi-Fi or iPhone Personal Hotspot.

On Glass, open the scan food command and tap the touchpad to launch and capture. Do not rely on saying “Ok Glass.”

Nutrition values are AI estimates for general information only, not medical advice.

Glasshole AI

Glasshole can be used without companion hardware by tapping the microphone button in the iOS app. The optional Google Glass XE companion APK can start and stop real-time conversation capture and display AI-powered fact-check overlays after analysis.

On Glass, open the fact check command and tap the touchpad to launch, then tap again to start/stop listening. Do not rely on saying “Ok Glass.”

Use Glasshole only with the consent of everyone being recorded and in compliance with local laws and regulations where you use it.

Optional Google Glass XE setup

Follow these steps only if you want to use a Google Glass XE companion. For standalone iPhone use, install the app and choose your processing mode.

  1. Install Food Scanner or Glasshole AI from the App Store.
  2. From the app page on this site (or the links below), download the matching companion APK: Food Scanner or Glasshole AI.
  3. Follow the Google Glass XE installation guide on GitHub for ADB install, USB debugging, and hotspot setup.
  4. Connect Google Glass XE to your iPhone Personal Hotspot before opening the iPhone app.
  5. Open the iOS app and confirm the connection indicator.
  6. On Glass, tap the fact check or scan food command. Do not depend on “Ok Glass” voice wake.

Send a question or report a problem

Email srikantha.ballani@gmail.com. These are personal projects maintained by Srikantha Ballani. A useful report includes:

Leave out API keys, account credentials, private recordings and health data. A screenshot with personal information removed can help.

You can also browse the project notes on GitHub for scope, status and known limitations. Each project page links its own privacy and use information.