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Google unveils Android XR, a new operating system for headsets and smart glasses

theverge.com — December 12, 2024 at 05:01 PM UTC

Google has announced Android XR, a new operating system for headsets and smart glasses, featuring Gemini AI and redesigned apps. This OS targets extended reality (XR) devices, including augmented and virtual reality. The company is collaborating with Samsung and other manufacturers to develop compatible hardware. Android XR is now available to developers, with plans to launch devices next year. Android XR will support immersive versions of apps like Maps and YouTube, and allow multitasking in Chrome. Google aims to create a seamless experience between virtual and real worlds, while also supporting existing phone apps.

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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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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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[4.7]

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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