Google Announces Android XR Platform, Will Launch First On Samsung's Project Moohan Device
TechCrunch, Monday, December 16th, 2024
Google said that it is launching a new Android-based XR platform on Thursday to accommodate AI features. The company said the platform, called Android XR, will support app development on different devices, including headsets and glasses.
The company is releasing Android XR's first developer preview on Thursday, which already supports existing tools, including ARCore, Android Studio, Jetpack Compose, Unity, and OpenXR.
Project Moohan headset
The company noted that Android XR will first launch with the Samsung-built Project Moohan headset, which will be available for purchase next year. Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm announced a partnership to produce an XR device early last year. After the announcement, reports of a power struggle between Google and Samsung about the control of the project emerged. In July, Business Insider reported that while the headset was supposed to be shipped earlier this year, the launch was delayed.