Android XR Expands with Galaxy XR Features and Next-Generation AI Glasses

Android XR Enters a New Era: Galaxy XR Updates and the Future of Immersive Devices

Extended Reality has long promised to redefine how humans interact with technology, but meaningful adoption has always depended on a delicate balance of hardware comfort, software intelligence, and real-world utility. With the rapid evolution of Android XR, Google is signaling that this balance is finally within reach. At The Android Show: XR Edition, the company unveiled a comprehensive roadmap that transforms Android XR from an experimental platform into a living, expanding ecosystem. With the Samsung Galaxy XR headset now in users’ hands, Google is accelerating development through major software updates, deeper Gemini AI integration, and a growing portfolio of XR … Read more

Google’s Likeness Avatars Signal a New Era for Android XR

Google’s Likeness Avatars: Android XR’s Most Ambitious Step Toward Human Presence

Photorealistic avatars have long been a holy grail of extended reality. For decades, the XR industry struggled to move beyond cartoonish representations that felt playful but emotionally hollow. Apple changed that conversation with Personas on Vision Pro, proving that realistic digital self-representation could cross the uncanny valley and feel genuinely human. Now, Google has entered the arena. With the rollout of its new photorealistic “Likeness” avatars for Android XR, Google is signaling that it intends to compete seriously in the emerging market for spatial presence and virtual communication. This is not just about avatars. It is about redefining how people … Read more