Overview
- Google’s Play Store now shows XR-labeled titles and a curated page featuring Asteroid, Naver CHZZK XR, NFL Pro Era, and Vacation Simulator.
- Samsung has set October 21 for the full unveiling of Galaxy XR, which is expected to be the first device running Android XR.
- Google is preparing immersive versions of Chrome, Maps, Meet, Google TV, and YouTube, and the headset is reported to run standard Android apps in windowed mode.
- A teardown of Google Photos points to a new Spatial tab for 360-degree and panorama viewing on the headset, with an option to cast images via a Go Immersive button.
- Samsung is highlighting AI-driven spatial understanding through Galaxy AI working with Google’s Gemini and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR platform, alongside reported dual micro‑OLED 90Hz displays, at least 16GB RAM, Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2, and a projected $1,800–$2,500 price range.