It is a fact that the Artificial Intelligence (AI) has opened up a universe of opportunities for innovation in terms of technologies and the way we interact with our smartphones, tablets, computers and others. These advances also pave the way for new extended reality (XR) devices such as headsets and glasses. Today we will talk about What is Android XR and how it aims to change your view of the world.
Android XR is a A very ambitious project on the part of Google and Samsung which also has enormous potential. Let's hope that both companies will be able to rise to the occasion and surprise users with surprising technology that meets the expectations already created. Will they be able to do it or will they fall short of the bar?
What is Android XR?
Android XR It will be the new operating system designed for the next generation of computers, created from a collaboration between Google and Samsung. Android XR will combine the years of work of these great companies on topics related to artificial intelligence, augmented reality and virtual reality, in such a way that completely revolutionize the way we interact with our devices.
The design of this operating system is focused on being an open platform for XR helmets and glasses. This means that users will be able to access their favorite apps from new, previously unexplored devices. Developers They will have greater opportunities to create completely new experiences on devices that make use of all the tools and frameworks of the Android operating system.
Android XR dazzles on the extended reality stage
Apart from the creation of a new from software y Hardware,Google has decided to enter the XR market again. In this way, with this open platform and its XR glasses and applications, it is preparing to face large companies such as Meta and Apple currently dominate the global market.
The fact that it is an open platform gives the possibility that Any developer can implement their ideas and apply them on a multitude of devices using public domain Android tools and frameworks.
Of course, This only translates into benefits for users, that in the future we will have more opportunities and varieties of devices to explore these technologies. They will come from different developers, offering totally different experiences thanks to the competition to constantly innovate and stand out.
Integrate Android XR into your life and include artificial intelligence
Android XR launch will happen in headsets, This will completely transform the way you look, work and interact. with a world where it will be difficult to separate between the virtual and the real. Thanks to the helmets and the Android XR operating system, You will be able to surround yourself with applications and all kinds of content.
Plus, thanks to the AI-powered virtual assistant Gemini, you will be able to talk about what you see and control your devices. All this without even mentioning the many ways in which you can exploit Gemini's features to make your daily life easier.
Many of the applications that we already know such as YouTube and Google TV will adapt to this new technologyYou can use these platforms to watch videos with your headset, or even use the Google Photos 3D app to relive special moments.
The Google Maps application will allow you to explore cities and countries in a totally different way, To do this, it flies over cities and also visits places of interest through Immersive View. Google Chrome is another application that integrates perfectly with this new operating system and will allow you to keep multiple screens open and perform searches simultaneously with a single click.
Samsung's Project Moohan, the new Vision Pro with Android XR
Along with the launch of Android XR, the South Korean company introduced to the market what would be a prototype of its first mixed reality headsets, with which it plans to compete against Apple and its Vision Pro. These devices have become the first to use this new operating system for smart glasses. product of the joint work of Samsung and Google.
Not much is known about the features and specifications of these extended reality glasses that will use virtual reality and augmented reality. Of the few details that have been revealed, is that will use the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 platform, In addition, its design will be quite light compared to other virtual reality glasses that we already know such as the Vision Pro.
Details on the exact date of the launch of these extended reality glasses, as well as the initial price on the market are still a mystery. These devices are expected to offer completely new experiences and to take a strong stand against the current competition.
What is expected of Android XR in the future?
Although this augmented reality operating system is still in its early stages of development, it has become clear that Google has fully entered the development of devices that are compatible with this new platformWe may soon be able to explore some of the potential of Android XR and the benefits of mixed reality on the platform through Samsung's Project Moohan headset.
We would not be surprised if in the course of this year or the next Samsung launches other augmented reality glasses based on this new operating system which they are currently working on. In addition, other platforms with which Google is currently collaborating, such as Sony, Magic Leap and Lynx will be able to present their own projects in the near future.
All this makes us hope for a 2025 where innovation and development around Android XR will not cease to surprise users with proposals never seen before. Although the operating system is initially focused on helmets, It will soon encompass mobile devices, tablets, televisions and others, Google search result to get it to as many devices as possible.
And that's all for today! Let us know in the comments What do you think about Android XR, Samsung's new operating system? and Google for extended reality glasses that are planned to arrive in 2025 for enthusiasts of this technology. Are you as excited as we are to try out the potential of Android XR?