O Google officially announced the Android XRan operating system aimed at mixed reality devices such as connected headsets and glasses. Developed in partnership with Samsung, the new feature is a direct response to Vision OS da Apple, looking at the emerging market for immersive devices.
Rethink what is possible with Android XR. It is a new OS for headsets and glasses that blends digital info with the real world. New ways to watch, work and explore are coming soon. Discover more → https://t.co/Zw6EDtwVsH #AndroidXR pic.twitter.com/amlE3ZHT1E
— Android (@Android) December 12, 2024
A strategic partnership
Although Google has shut down the project for its own connected glasses (Google Glass), the company remains committed to the segment. THE Android XR is born from the collaboration between Google and Samsung, strengthening a partnership that has already brought results in other areas, such as the integration of Wear OS in Samsung smartwatches and artificial intelligence functions in Galaxy smartphones.
What is Android XR?
O Android XR is designed for devices that combine elements of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), also known as mixed reality (XR). The platform is now available in preview for developers, allowing them to start creating immersive experiences before the official launch, scheduled for 2025.
Among the first devices to use the Android XR there will be a Samsung headset, currently called Moohan Project. The device is still shrouded in mystery, but it is speculated that it will be launched alongside the final version of the operating system.
Features confirmed
- Gemini: A technology that allows you to interact with your device using voice commands and gestures, including actions such as “chatting about what you see.”
- Integration with Google Maps and YouTube: maps in immersive vision and video display on a “virtual screen” equivalent to a cinema.
- Advanced hand gestures: including the use of a “Virtual Circle” to search directly with your hands.
O Android XR also promises a diverse ecosystem of third-party devices, offering comfortable and stylish eyewear options for everyday use.
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With the official launch scheduled for 2025, the Android XR has the potential to change the landscape of mixed reality, allowing new devices and experiences to hit the market. Developers and manufacturers will play a crucial role in the success of the platform, which promises to bring innovations in both technology and design.
Source: https://www.hardware.com.br/noticias/android-xr-google-anuncia-sistema-projetado-para-headsets-xr-e-oculos-inteligentes.html
