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Google Plans Android XR Google Play Store, Launch of Developer “Project Aura” Glasses

Kellen May 20, 2025 1

In addition to the announcement for new Android XR hardware partners (like Warby Parker), Google shared developer-related news for their new wearable platform too. Developers are getting the Android XR SDK: Developer Preview 2, they told us more about the...

Google is Building Android XR Glasses With Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, and Samsung

Kellen May 20, 2025 1

During Google I/O's opening keynote today, Google once again showed off its new Android XR platform and how Gemini will power the brains of it. They talked about both headsets and glasses, but since all of our interest is really in the glasses side of this...

Google I/O Teases Android XR Launch, Android 16 for TV, New Material Design, More

Kellen April 23, 2025 3

Google I/O 2025 is about a month away, so Google dropped the schedule on us to try and get developers to figure out what they need to focus their time on and to help with overall planning. For us, that just means a bunch of teasers to be on the lookout for...

Watch: Google Hosts TED Talk and Demos Android XR Glasses

Tim April 17, 2025 2

Google showcased its Gemini-powered Android XR (extended reality) glasses at a TED Talk recently. Back in December, we got our first look at Samsung's headset for the platform, but at this Talk, we see what's essentially a leap forward from Google Glass. We've...

Google and Samsung May Not Release Those Sweet Android XR Glasses Until 2026

Kellen April 14, 2025 2

To send us out of 2024 and into 2025 with something to look forward to, Google and Samsung unveiled the Android XR platform together in December with a preview of two different types of devices. One was a headset codenamed "Project Moohan" that they had worked...

Google Loves Buying Talent From HTC Still, Adds VIVE Folks to Android XR Platform

Kellen January 24, 2025 2

Google's current focus at the moment outside of AI is their new Android XR platform, where they see an opportunity to jump at the hype of mixed reality headsets after seeing the success Meta has had with its Meta Quest products and partnership with Ray-Ban....

Here’s All the Cool Stuff Android XR Wants to Do

Kellen December 12, 2024 11

Google's big Android XR reveal gave us a first look at both its own pair of XR glasses, as well as Samsung's upcoming headset that you'll be able to buy. For now, none of us are able to put on these headsets and make them a part of our daily lives, so Google...

Android XR is Official as Google’s Extended Reality Platform, Samsung Shows Off First Headset

Kellen December 12, 2024 6

That little tease of Project Astra yesterday has brought us to a full announcement today for Google's next platform, Android XR. The new platform is official as the extended reality space from Google and it is powered by Android, so we should see an easier...