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Google launches Android XR platform for immersive devices with Samsung partnership

techcrunch.com — December 12, 2024 at 06:01 PM UTC

Google has launched a new Android-based XR platform called Android XR, designed to support AI features and app development for devices like headsets and glasses. The first developer preview is available now, compatible with existing tools such as ARCore and Unity. The platform will debut on Samsung's Project Moohan headset, set for release next year. This follows a partnership between Google, Samsung, and Qualcomm, which faced delays in the project’s timeline. The headset will offer immersive experiences and augmented reality capabilities. Android XR aims to provide broad app compatibility, allowing users access to a wide range of mobile apps. Google is also enhancing its services like YouTube and Maps for immersive use. Future support for smart glasses is planned, with prototypes already being tested.

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[3.5]

Google unveils user interface for new Android XR operating system (androidauthority.com)

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Samsung and Google unveil Project Moohan XR headset set for 2025 launch (global.techradar.com)

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Google launches Android XR for augmented and virtual reality experiences (tech.hindustantimes.com)

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Google launches Android XR and Project Moohan to enhance mixed reality experiences (tomsguide.com)

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Samsung launches Moohan XR headset to rival Apple Vision Pro (ndtv.com)

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Google launches Android XR operating system for mixed reality devices (ndtv.com)

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[4.8]

Google and Samsung launch mixed-reality headset to challenge Apple and Meta (cnbctv18.com)

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Samsung unveils Project Moohan XR headset in competition with Apple and Meta (koreatimes.co.kr)

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[4.6]

Google launches Android XR to enhance virtual and mixed reality experiences (in.mashable.com)

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Samsung teases Project Moohan mixed-reality headset set for 2025 launch (timesnownews.com)

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Google launches Android XR operating system for extended reality devices (pymnts.com)

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Samsung develops new headset resembling Apple Vision Pro powered by Android XR (9to5mac.com)

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Google launches Android XR, a new AI-powered spatial operating system for extended reality (forbes.com)

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Google unveils plans for Android XR ecosystem with Samsung and Qualcomm (japanese.engadget.com)

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Google tests Project Astra AR glasses but delays consumer launch (techcrunch.com)

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Google and Samsung launch mixed-reality headset to compete with Apple and Meta (bnnbloomberg.ca)

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Samsung unveils new XR technology with Google and Qualcomm collaboration (news.samsung.com)

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Google and Samsung launch Android XR for virtual and augmented reality devices (sg.news.yahoo.com)

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Google and Samsung unveil Android XR platform for upcoming Project Moohan headset (zdnet.com)

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Google launches Android XR to enhance extended reality experience (digitaltrends.com)

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Google launches Android XR platform for immersive devices with Samsung partnership (techcrunch.com)

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Google reveals new smart glasses and mixed-reality headset set for 2025 launch (wired.com)

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Google launches Android XR to drive mainstream adoption of smart glasses and mixed reality (cnet.com)

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[4.5]

Google and Samsung launch Android XR headset to challenge Apple and Meta (moneycontrol.com)

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Samsung confirms Project Moohan headset will launch on new Google Android XR platform (tomsguide.com)

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Google and Samsung unveil next-gen mixed-reality headsets and smart glasses powered by AI (cnet.com)

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Google and Samsung launch Project Moohan mixed-reality headset and Android XR platform (techradar.com)

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Google and Samsung team up to launch new smart glasses and VR headsets (ft.com)

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Google unveils Android XR to enhance virtual and augmented reality experiences (androidpolice.com)

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Google unveils Android XR for extended reality devices with Samsung headset set for 2025 (9to5google.com)

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Google unveils Android XR, a new operating system for headsets and smart glasses (theverge.com)

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Google updates Project Astra and previews smart glasses prototype (tomsguide.com)

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