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Google Adds XR Headset Filters and Sections to Play Store for Easier App Discovery

The change is designed to help Galaxy XR owners find compatible apps more easily.

Overview

  • App listings now include an XR Headset compatibility chip beneath the install button.
  • Selecting the XR chip shows screenshots, ratings, and reviews tailored to headset use.
  • The Play Store’s Apps and Games tabs now feature an XR Headset category under Other devices.
  • Android Authority first spotted the additions, and SamMobile reports the rollout is appearing globally.
  • The enhancements support Android’s XR push following Samsung’s Galaxy XR launch last month.