Google and Samsung's Android XR Set to Challenge Apple and Meta in Mixed Reality

Dec 13, 2024, 09:58 AM

Google and Samsung have unveiled a new mixed-reality operating system, Android XR, aiming to challenge Apple's Vision Pro and Meta's offerings in the XR market. The first device to run this OS will be Samsung's Project Moohan headset, set for release in 2025. Android XR is designed to support a range of devices, including headsets and smart glasses, leveraging Google's AI capabilities like Gemini for enhanced user interaction. The OS promises to integrate existing Android applications and offers developers tools like ARCore, Android Studio, and Unity to create XR experiences. Samsung's headset features a design reminiscent of Apple's Vision Pro, with a focus on comfort, a larger field of view, and the ability to toggle between AR and VR modes. Google is also testing prototype Android XR smart glasses, which incorporate AI for tasks like real-time translation and navigation. This collaboration seeks to establish Android XR as a standard in the XR ecosystem, potentially leading to a more widespread adoption of XR technologies.