Android XR

Everything you need to know about Google’s Galaxy XR updates and Project Aura launch From screen-free AI glasses to an immersive workspace, coming next year.

A photo of the XREAL Project Aura glasses sitting on a plastic pedestal, with dark lenses and a cord connected to a computing device with trackpad. — I tried both of Google's AI glasses prototypes. Here's everything I learned I also spoke with Juston Payne, AR and XR Product Management team leader, about what to expect from Google and Samsung's display-free and HUD glasses.

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Google teases the Future of Android XR, with Gemini giving main character energy

By Nandika Ravi published 1 December 25

Google is set to unveil the future of Android XR in a livestream event, spotlighting innovations in headsets and smart glasses.

Virtual Reality

Leaked details on Samsung's XR Smart Glasses: Transition lenses & built-in camera

By Nandika Ravi published 20 November 25

Beans have been spilled Samsung's forthcoming smart glasses, codenamed "HAEAN," promise a fusion of style and technology, new leak suggests.

Beans have been spilled

Kick back and enjoy Android Central and 9to5Google chat together on a special edition podcast

By Nicholas Sutrich published 6 November 25

Podcast! Kick back and listen as we discuss Android XR, the Galaxy XR, the future of smart glasses, and more on 9to5Google's The Sideload podcast.

Podcast!

If Google is serious about Android XR, it needs to do this

By Nicholas Sutrich published 6 November 25

AC thVRsday Android XR headsets like the Galaxy XR support spatial photo and video capture and playback, but our phones should be able to do it too.

AC thVRsday

A photo of the Samsung Galaxy XR headset sitting on a pedestal, angled forward and to the right.

Samsung's Galaxy XR could expand to more countries in 2026

By Sanuj Bhatia published 5 November 25

More countries soon Samsung plans to bring the Galaxy XR headset to Germany, France, Canada, and the UK in 2026 after its US and Korea debut.

More countries soon

Here's why Galaxy XR is replacing my monitor/TV/desk/etc

By Nicholas Sutrich published 31 October 25

Gotta see it Samsung's Galaxy XR headset debuts Android XR with some of the finest VR hardware we've seen to date, and that makes it an easy choice.

Gotta see it

Why I'm intrigued by Galaxy XR as a gaming device

By Michael L Hicks published 31 October 25

Multitasking Moohan If you assumed gaming would be an afterthought on Galaxy XR, you might be surprised at how many gaming use cases it has — and not just for VR.

Multitasking Moohan

A Samsung Galaxy XR headset and a Meta Quest 3 headset in a split image

Samsung Project Moohan vs. Meta Quest 3: Battle for the future of XR

By Nicholas Sutrich published 30 October 25

Versus The upcoming Samsung Project Moohan Android XR headset looks great, but can it challenge the Meta Quest 3?

Versus

What I want to see from Samsung's Android XR glasses

By Nicholas Sutrich published 30 October 25

Extended Reality Google and Samsung are developing smart glasses to rival Meta's best, and I have high expectations based on Android XR's capabilities.

Extended Reality

Android XR preview shows off Magic Leap glasses made in partnership with Google

By Brady Snyder published 30 October 25

Sneak peek Magic Leap and Google are combining their prowess in optical display to make prototypes and reference devices of Android XR glasses.

Sneak peek

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