Google Launches Android XR OS for Mixed Reality Headsets, Smart Glasses

Google on thuresday announced Android XR As a new operating system designed for extended reality (XR) devices, along with support for its gemini ai assistant. It is expected to Arrive with Upcoming Mixed Reality Headsets as Well as Smart Glasses, And Google Says that it will offer support for features that relay on artificial intelligence (aa) Reality (Ar) and Virtual Reality (VR). Apple Released Visionos as its dedicated operating system designed for the apple vision pro in 2023, and offers support for running apps designed for the headset as well as ipad apps.

Android XR Developer Preview Released to Encourage Developer Support

The company Says That the first developer preview of Android Xr that was released on Thursday, It already includes support for tools used by developers work on Android Applications, Such as Android Studio, Jetpack Compos, Arcore, Openxr, and Unity.

The new android xr operating system will allow users to access google’s Gemini ai Assistant, which will offer features designed for xr experiences. This means that users will be able to talk to the assistant and ask it questions about objects and locations with their field of view, or even use the Circle to search Feature that is available on select Android Phones, to perform a visual look with a gesture.

In addition to these ai features, google say that its its in-House Applications like YouTube, Google Photosand Google tv Will be redesigned to work on a virtual display, which sounds similar to how Apple Added Support for Watching Content on a Larger, Immersive SCREEN Visible While Wearing The Apple Visan Pro HeadSet.

Google tv on Android XR
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Meanwhile, Google Maps will offer support for a revamped immersive view feature, while users can also browse the web using Google chrome on a Much Larger Virtual Screen, Using Gestures for Navigation.

Google has also announced that the first device that will run on Android xr is codenamed Project Mooohan, Samsung Will launch this xr headset in 2025. It is expected to rival the Apple Vision ProWhich was launched earlier this year, in select markets, with a $ 3,499 (roughly Rs. 2.96 lakh) price tag.

Google to Begin Testing Android XR on Smart Glasses

Smart Glasses (or Ar Glasses) are said to be the future of XR Technology, and Could Offer Most of the Features Available Today with Bulky Components. Google says it is alredy preparation for these technologies with Android xr, and will start real-will testing for prototype glasses running the new OS Son.

Google Maps on An Android XR Prototype
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Previews of Android XR on these prototype devices shared by the company shows some futuristic features The ability to see Turn-by-TURN NAVIGATION DILECTIONS Whogle Maps, Along with a Small Circular Map Shown in the Same Location. These classes also automatically offer to translate text and offer virtual tutorials using Ar technology, according to the company.