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Google Debuts Android XR Operating System for Mixed Reality Headsets and Smart Glasses

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Google Debuts Android XR Operating System for Mixed Reality Headsets and Smart Glasses Google today announced the launch of Android XR, an operating system created for extended reality (XR) headsets and smart glasses. Android XR is Google’s equivalent of visionOS, the operating system that runs on the Apple Vision Pro headset. Android XR is designed for the “next generation of computing,” and Google has teamed up with Samsung for…

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Google announces Android XR, a new OS for headsets and smart glasses

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Google announces Android XR, a new OS for headsets and smart glasses XR stands for “extended reality,” which you should get used to explaining to lots of people. | Image: GoogleGoogle is taking another run at making headsets work. The company just announced Android XR, a new operating system designed specifically for what Google calls “extended reality” devices like headsets and glasses. It’s working with Samsung…

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I saw Google’s plan to put Android on your face

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I saw Google’s plan to put Android on your face Google didn’t let me take my own photos, but this is strikingly similar to the demo I saw with my own eyes. | Image: GoogleI demoed Google’s new Android XR platform, Samsung’s Project Moohan, and prototype smart glasses. I felt as close to Tony Stark in a controlled demo as I’ll ever be. It’s an ordinary Tuesday. I’m wearing what look like ordin…

The Verge 511 2024-12-13

Epic’s dream is starting to come true — its store will be preinstalled on ‘millions’ of Android phones

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Epic’s dream is starting to come true — its store will be preinstalled on ‘millions’ of Android phones Illustration by Cath Virginia / The VergeTelefónica, one of the largest carriers in the world serving the UK, Spain, Germany, and Latin America with the O2 and Movistar networks, will begin preinstalling the Epic Games Store on every new compatible Android phone it sells — including Samsung phones. It’s part of a “long term partnership” to brin…

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Android is making it easier to find unknown trackers to prevent stalking

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Android is making it easier to find unknown trackers to prevent stalking Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeGoogle is rolling out two new updates to its unknown tracker alerts feature that should make it easier for Android device owners to detect unfamiliar trackers, the company announced on Wednesday. Introduced in July 2023, the safety feature automatically sends notifications if an unwanted Bluetooth tracker i…

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