The rumors were true. Google just confirmed that it wants to compete in the virtual and augmented reality which, at the moment, has Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro as its main protagonists.
How will he do it? Well, throwing a operating system for extended reality. That’s right, Mountain View has just made official a version of Android designed specifically for virtual, augmented and mixed reality glasses.
Next, we tell you everything that is known so far about Android XR, the first glasses that will carry this version of Android and when these devices are estimated to reach the market.
What is Android XR?
The first thing you need to know is that Android XR is a version of Android adapted to extended reality (the surname «XR» comes from English «extended reality»). And if you’re wondering what extended reality is, well, simply put, it’s a concept that brings together virtual, augmented and mixed reality.
Basically, this operating system will deliver a virtual experience that can go from being totally immersive to interacting with the real world. And what Google emphasizes is that this transition between augmented, virtual and mixed reality will be simple and seamless.
This version of Android will allow virtually fill your environment with app windows like YouTube, ChromeGoogle Maps, etc. It will also integrate recently launched features such as Circle to Search, its Gemini artificial intelligence and it should be compatible with the most popular apps and games on the Play Store.
Project Moohan: Samsung earphones that will debut with Android XR and compete with Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro
Well, Google has not only made Android XR official, but has also revealed the first earphones that will use this operating system. And that’s it Samsung will release Android XR with its new glasses which, at the moment, have the code name «Moohan Project».
Second SAMSUNGthese extended reality viewers will be equipped with latest generation screensmultimodal input and the ability to do so Passerby (the function of quickly exiting immersive view to see the environment around you in real time).
It was also revealed that they will be ergonomic, lightweight and so on They will use a Qualcomm processorespecially the Snapdragon
As for YouTube, they revealed the video we left above with the Immersive 3D videos that you can enjoy with these Samsung glasses thanks to Android XR.
Google will also launch its own smart glasses with Android XR and Gemini, its artificial intelligence
Now, Google doesn’t just want to have the market-leading extended reality platform. They also want a device that takes full advantage of this operating system and that is why they presented it the evolution of the failed Google Glass.
These are the new smart glasses with Android XR They look like normal glasses. (they will be available with clear lenses and sunglasses). And although aesthetically it is already a major success, it seems that the real magic of these glasses is in them integration with Geminito Google’s artificial intelligence.
As shown by Google, these glasses will offer smooth interaction with artificial intelligence. You can ask Gemini to give you a summary of the latest messages in the group chat, directions on Google Maps to a place or translate a menu. and everything las answers from Gemini will be virtual projections that will be before your eyes.
When Android XR will be released: availability and price of Samsung and Google glasses
At the moment, The official launch date of Android XR has not been announced. However, it won’t take long for them to hit the market. And both Google and Samsung have confirmed it these glasses will be released in 2025although it is not known whether at the beginning, middle or end of next year.
As for its costs, Prices were not revealed either. of these glasses. It must be taken into account that the «Moohan Project»will compete with the more premium options on the market (€1,200 Meta Quest Pro or €4,000 Apple Vision Pro), so The Samsung will probably exceed 1,000 eurosor maybe €2000.
Of those of Google glasseswe can expect them to be in the price range of other similar models already available on the market (such as the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses or the Xiaomi Mijia Glasses), i.e. around 300 – 400 euros. Although we could also be wrong and they amount to more than 1000 euros.
And you… What do you think of Google and Samsung’s foray into extended reality with the new Android XR platform?
