A new Android XR OS is announced by Google, where XR stands for “extended reality, is an operating system built for the next generation of computing
Google has announced this new OS with the partnership of Samsung and Qualcomm to extend the reality of exploring, connecting, and creating in new ways.
Android XR OS:
Android XR is an advanced operating system that is built to support and power next-generation AR (augmented reality) and VR (virtual reality) devices.
It combines Google’s AI expertise with Samsung’s and Qualcomm’s hardware strengths.
Android XR aims to make AR and VR more accessible to everyday users.
It will work on the core of AI, which is expected to anticipate user needs and adjust experiences accordingly.
Android XR features:
Android XR will use advanced AI to learn user habits over time, which will make easy intuitive interactions of users with their devices.
Products like AR glasses and VR headsets will now run on this new OS.
Users will get an integrated experience between different devices.
The new Android XR will give a natural feeling whether you’re playing games, attending meetings, or exploring virtual worlds.
It will be the Gemini era, as Google’s Gemini AI will be a centerpiece feature of Android XR, which will make users’ experiences amazing.
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The main focus of Google for Android XR is to improve cloud computing, which helps users stream complex AR/VR experiences without requiring heavy computing power directly on their devices.
Users can expect faster processing and more efficient connectivity from this new innovation of Google.
Android XR might be a direct competitor to the visionOS that drives Apple’s Vision Pro headset.
Many apps like Maps, YouTube, Chrome, and Photos to the platform will be brought to the platform by Google.
Android XR release details:
Google has not made any official announcement regarding the release of Android XR, but Google is expecting to release Android XR-powered devices early next year.
Google and Samsung are already working on a headset named Moohan, and it will be available soon in 2025.
