Overview
- Google began rolling out Galaxy XR features today, including PC Connect beta for Windows desktop streaming, Travel Mode for stable viewing in motion, and Likeness for real‑time avatar video calls.
- Developer Preview 3 of the Android XR SDK is now available, opening APIs and tools for building experiences on AI glasses and other XR devices.
- Google previewed Xreal’s Project Aura wired XR glasses with optical see‑through, a roughly 70‑degree field of view, and a tethered puck for power and input, targeting a launch next year.
- Google and partners are developing two types of AI glasses for 2026: screen‑free models for Gemini assistance and versions with in‑lens displays for private visuals such as navigation or translations.
- Executives said apps built for Galaxy XR can run on other Android XR hardware, and next year’s glasses are planned to support iOS for the full Gemini experience via Google’s app, with some third‑party limits likely.