ANDROID XR powers ‘Project Moohan,' and we have ALL the info!

[@AndroidAuthority]

Will you be buying a headset powered by Android XR? 👀

[@boostermcblast2197]

Meta said they will also open their OS for other brands. And I already have a Quest software library. So let's see.....

[@ATenE-2]

SKIP! I own VR headsets to include AVP. This is a copy except now everyone is creating these with they own walled guardens. That said I don’t like Android. Yes I do know Meta is built on top of Android but Meta is primarily a gaming device and it does a good job at that.

[@cyber_habanero]

At what price? How are the specs? And is it such a caged system like Pico, or (even more caged) 'Meta's Quests, or is it a real OS, where I can define all the UI, arrange it like I want, connect all devices and push the headset to new amazing borders as a free user and developer? And will there be much (XR-)software for it, like only 'Meta' has now? In those promo-vids I see only flat 2D stuff for it yet, but for flat 'Android'-apps, I don't need a new headset, Pico4 can handle that too.

[@romanmelnyk1777]

Mentioning every vr headset out there without saying that it looks exactly like quest pro.

[@lePoMo]

yep, video seems uninformed. Video also totally ignored that Meta Quest does hand gestures.

[@henrytuttle]

$599 and I'm all over it. $999, it might be aspirational depending on the content. Anything more and it'll take a lot of convincing.

[@blueriverlore]

I currently have the Meta Quest 3 and Xreal Air Pro 2 devices. I'm also invested in the Samsung ecosystem with their phone, watch, Buds and Smartthings. I'm not interested in an HMD but would upgrade to a pair of AR glasses. Let's go Samsung!

[@ibc_tarii]

"Too little, too late" in an emerging market is a crazy take 😂😂😂

[@AI.Art.]

If it supports every app that is inside play store and the operating system turns out to be fully open source, it will almost ruin Horizon OS

[@ChrisD__]

​@@AI.Art.Don't Meta's, Pico's, and Vive's Android skins already support most flat apps on the Play Store? They just don't come with the Play Store pre-installed.

[@LeeWoods]

Im super excited for the Android XR platform. Having Gemini more readily accessible will be amazing, can't wait!

[@netnomad47]

Meta already is making Horizon OS available for many different companies, so Android XR will have to compete with Horizon OS

[@elivelive]

The difference is, one is almost out and the other isn't

[@SETHalpine]

@@elivelive And no one use it...Apart Meta... Meta is unable to compete...Their Quest4 will arrive to late....

[@StarChaser1879]

@@SETHalpinewrong

[@franciscoramirez2068]

Great move. The fact you can play games from Android is already a good thing. Also Gemini is pretty good ...i used Gemini live and it's so creepy good , and it be cool to have a virtual world with Gemini 😅😅

[@nidhalabidi]

Should I then quickly sell my Apple Vision Pro ?

[@spoenk7448]

I want this, but only if the screens are absolutely perfect. I want a portable movie studio that can serve as a mobile work environment in a pinch. I work almost exclusively with SAAS tools so I can probably do 95% from a web browser.

[@SilichipX]

Also, be able to use Horizon OS on Android XR it would be a cool feature. 😎

[@painy6588]

would be interesting if it could connect to a gaming pc to play steamvr games.

[@pistopit7142]

Yes this. If not, then it will be useless for my needs. Uncompressed PC connection would be instant buy for me if price and display is at the right level.

[@HigherQualityUploads]

I give it 3 years before it's discontinued

[@remedytee]

I give it 3 years until it's in a form factor similar to Facebook's efforts

[@AhmedHassan94]

I give it 3 years untill Meta adopts it inside their headsets :)

[@FireOwl889]

I think that this time it might be different. Keep in mind that this time they are going to push it is as much as possible with Gemini underneath. And that's the huge difference... Remember Google Glass? Officially announced in 2012, with rumors started in the beginning of 2000'... That's already 24 long time project... They never killed it for real. Names changed, but same idea is still there. Whatever you're gonna call it, Google Glass, Project Astra, Project Moohan, Android XR... It's all about gathering more data. And they will not stop. Data is a new oil. And all the A.I models are becoming more and more hungry for a massive amount of data...

[@oleharbo]

As a Vision Pro user I’m stoked for more competition in this market

[@JimInAnthem]

just curious - what are you using the AVP for? I know of so few people that have it.

[@oleharbo]

@ same stuff I’d use any computing device for, but immersed. I like to use it as a monitor for my MacBook a lot. It’s also great to be able to watch movies while laying flat on your back

[@tetzet3254]

AR glasses is more practical nowadays. Just like that Ray-Ban.

[@Dwayne3007]

18 moths life span, however the glasses i may look into 🥁

[@Anders01]

Pretty interesting! I learned about Android XR some time ago. It could become huge, but I wonder what Huawei will do during Made in China 2025, and also Xiaomi and Oppo might be developing something similar. Android XR however has a potential for being big globally with manufactures like Samsung and Sony making VR glasses (Sony is the leader I think in displays for glasses).

[@Kalaerospace]

I hope the price will be as high as Meta instead of Apple

[@StarChaser1879]

Impossible

[@kyleh6984]

It looks like Google hired all the engineers that worked on Apple’s Vision Pro.

[@gcforreal]

Im guessing guy never used a meta quest 3 with hand tracking navigation enabled....not flawless but much improved and doesn't require gloves or controllers ..just sufficient lighting

[@aarOuOn]

They just put out an update to the tracking that massively improved it too

[@itscard0man]

Yea this is kinda of bad they also said the battery is on the back in the strap ... smh

[@yuramayYEE]

Can it connect to PC or will someth like ivry will be needed?

[@zeitgeist888]

Good to see some standardization but I want to see AR in glasses to help replace a hand held smart phone hands free but screen visible for translations on the fly and directions plus other smart phone functions in the real world with head up and hands free. ANything else is for gaming or entertainment. Nice but not truely needed as soon as AR glasses

[@TheRealMarkS]

I think the biggest hurdle these types of devices face, is simply that they have to be :::worn:::. I have no issue with picking my phone up a hundred times a day, or looking at my watch or a monitor, but even the most comfortable set of over ear headphones isn't going to stay on my head for very long. It's also not the type of thing I'm going to strap around my head on an as needed basis. When they can project the XR view in front of me with something like a small chest mounted laser pack, I'll be fine with that. Until then, they can keep their *barely* wearables.

[@BreadMane]

Look up xreal glasses. I use it for movies and games like steam deck, PS5, XBOX, switch. They look like regular 🕶️

[@GoMayur]

You never know, in 10 years we might wonder how we picked up phone every time we needed something instead of having a light weight glasses on all the time :)

[@TheRealMarkS]

@@GoMayur That's very true. Just today, I watched Auto Buyer's Guide's look at the 2025 Dodge Charger. If, ten years ago, someone told me a Charger could be had that ran on batteries and had Fratzonic (simulated) exhaust sound, I'd have laughed. Actually, I'm laughing now, but that's just me. Apologies for taking off in a different direction, but yes - I agree that you could be absolutely right.

[@kittikorn6674]

We’ll shrink it to glass eventually

[@GurmeetSingh-fr8uo]

Better than quest 3?

[@ChrisD__]

It's worth noting, Most standalone headsets are already running Android, snd HorizonOS is also Android. Most android apps these days are made to run on a protocol called OpenXR and will more or less run on any kind if hardware that supports the protocol. There isn't *that* crazy amount of fragmentation, but if you aren't on a Meta device, even if an app runs uses OpenXR, it doesn't necessarily mean the app will actually work well with your hardware. Google is late IMO.

[@Mobakar]

The straps needs to be changeable, basic specs of 120+hzs, micro oled screen, eye tracking and actually vr content

[@KylieWalkerT4t]

Definitely have to agree 💯

[@StarChaser1879]

Its not vr

[@emrahy.849]

Thanks 🎯

[@commonsense1337]

How is this diiferent from quest 3? Other than maybe higher res passthrough?? seems like a quest 3 clone.

[@animeaspie9635]

I wounder if there's going to be a custom ROM of this to flash to your meta quest

[@Blessindisguise]

We need more innovations and attempts this is great news! AR glasses will take the cake though!

[@VIM731]

I'd buy glasses with Android XR but probably not a full, bulky VR headset.

[@soistheman]

And how long does this project last before it get terminated. XR still have long way to go, only believers like Meta will stick around, not Google.

[@AndroidAuthority]

Meta has proven that AR glasses can be a hot item. It's also proven there is still a big enough market for VR headsets, as long as you focus on gaming and fun. It is possible for Google to pull this off. But you're right, the ever-looming Google Graveyard does make us nervous about Android XR's future.

[@mhnoni]

Based on their history. - They will launch it in 2025 - Samsung will discontinue the headset by Q4 2026 - Google will shut down the project by 2027.

[@hargibson18]

Idk, Google has stuck to Pixel hardware pretty well and seems to be sticking to Pixel watch, buds, I can see them doing a Pixel branded pair of AR Glasses. If it’s tied to promoting a platform like with Android I think it’s more probable.

[@The_Mem]

Samsung sticks to there hardware a lot longer then the ​@mhnoni

[@FreshThit]

​@@mhnoni well, they haven't given up on android automotive. and still actively develop Wear OS. imo android-based stuff don't get completely abandoned like other google products

[@terrywherry8079]

This project has potential, but I'm concerned about the current market saturation for VR headsets. Personally, I own both Apple and Meta headsets and find myself using them infrequently. My usage of AR glasses like Even Realities and Meta Ray Bans, especially while traveling, significantly surpasses my VR usage. This leads me to believe that focusing on AR glasses might be a more promising direction for the market.

[@fabricelorenceau4020]

Meta Horizon is a fork of Android. Facebook and Google could agree to terms hence the renaming to Horizon OS cause Google wanted 30% of app store sales. The issue for Android XR is that Google and Samsung abandoned VR & AR for years so they are really behind. Also none of these players have any track record in gaming which had been the #1 area of sales for Quest headset. It took years for Meta and lots of acquisitions to build that Gaming immersive library of apps and dev community. Apple with Vision Pro tried to muster its IOS dev community for AVP but so far unsuccessfully - there is not enough users of AVP to matter to devs. I question that Google can do better as Android rev generally lag behind iOS. One great move is integrating a multimodal AI like Gemini as multimodal AI is undoubtedly the killer app of XR devices to come. This is where the battle will hinge on between XR devices.

[@drebone1986]

eXtended Reality...gotcha

[@itscard0man]

Quest3 does not have the battery on the back or strap , quest also has hand tracking aswell

[@ynnadanny]

Can't wait for the ads on this thing.

[@Amrindersingh3609]

😂

[@ai-turtle]

visionOS or AndroidXR? 🤔

[@bc24us]

How does this compare to Meta Horizon OS? Will android XR be open source, and not just vaguely “open” like Horizon OS? That would imply releasing the code for many computer vision algorithms that support tracking and scene understanding

[@KylieWalkerT4t]

Im excited I'm willing to see what Google has for it but i really enjoy a meta quest too tbh they do it really well for an affordable price hopefully google will think about that as well!

[@thelegend-e7919]

I haven't watched the video yet, but my initial feeling is that I have genuinely near zero faith in Google sticking to this. EDIT: I've now finished the video, and while I'm impressed and excited by the tech, my lack of faith in Google remains. And that's before acknowledging the struggles of VR/XR mass adoption. I wish them the best of luck, I really hope this takes off, but I'll keep well away until I'm sure it's here to stay.

[@JohnHowellg]

Battery is separate with a cable like AVP from what I've heard. It's not in the back of the headset like a Quest Pro. Also, Meta Horizon OS is open source like Android XR, so it won't be a first in this regard.

[@Auryan]

Are we not going to talk about Google Daydream?? And how Google already tried this and then completely abandoned the project. I love Google, but I'd take Meta's Horizon OS over AndroidXR. Meta has shown their unwavering support for XR and I know it'll actually be around and supported in 2 years.

[@MobileDecay]

They should make it part of Android and support 3rd party glasses. If it requires a specific device, it will fail.

[@ser_jigz]

Android XR can now be tried with the Canary Version on Android Studio

[@lionellenoir2751]

i want a pair of glasses like that it's very usefull

[@thomasj0330]

Quest products already run on android, horizon OS is based on android

[@jdarg4163]

I think Meta Horizon OS is much better as its been on the market for a much longer time and has more tailored apps and games than any other XR platform hands down and its going to be available on other headsets as well in the near future

[@سعیداکبرزاده-غ7ه]

google nowadays is way different than 2008 google. it’s commitment to these kind of projects is questionable at best

[@matkeyboard8054]

Does android xr built using rust or c++

[@generimposter]

HorizonOS actually runs on Android 12 if you didn't know

[@UtkuSancaktar]

İm cant trust lenovo mirage solo later.

[@craigwoodgate7120]

I think it will be a failed move by Google based on how the Google gaming ended up been a big fail and the service been closed down

[@MyNameIsBlueNova]

sorry sir, are you aware of the quest 3's existence?

[@jdarg4163]

Apples Vision Pro is also getting support fornthe PSVR2 Controllers soon as they are working with Sony on that so their future vision headsets and the current Vision Pro will be way more adapted to gaming

[@zeusstarfall408]

I have no opinions seems ok the new vr toy 🎉

[@GamersErdemYT]

aslında samsung daha önceden telefonlar için vr gözlük yapmıştı

[@williamking3054]

If the VR headset is as light as possible then maybe it could have success and also the price tag. Maybe a $2000 tag could make consumer be interested in product more than vision pro and meta. Higher quality but not breaking the bank price.

[@SETHalpine]

1000$ price tag.... Samsung want to sell...Unlike Apple

[@williamking3054]

@@SETHalpine Yeah. Better price.

[@StarChaser1879]

@@SETHalpineimpossible

[@KianFloppa]

is this by google or what

[@gr8bkset-524]

The smartphone market has been stagnant. I'd buy it if it cost $1500 and can replace my TV, desktop/laptop and tablet and be more portable and immersive.

[@Theskullsplaylist]

I like to pick what I want rather just have a one set os

[@elivelive]

Try doing that with vision pro

[@Theskullsplaylist]

@elivelive I got xreals so yea

[@anintelligenthome]

Don't forget, Google doesn't just give their OS away at no charge, they use the data for their primary business. It will be no different for XR devices. This is a problem as it will be über invasive at a very intimate level; even more so than phones. This (Android XR) is good news on many levels, though, as it will spur innovation. Will this Google/Samsung device be great out of the box? I'm sure it will be quite nice, but it will be just as the AVP is doing now....taking the first steps to get developers on track and mastering the hardware. Most, if not all that was shown, is able to be done on AVP, and done extremely well. Lack of games is an issue? That was not a mistake, it was on purpose. Quest is blasting along pushing the envelope on their headset tech and will do extremely well in the future...but it is not a productivity device, and that is a problem. Having maps on the Android XR was impressive - but it is not in the car so we'll have to see how the experience is laid out. A +7 on delivery and being unique enough. BTW: the 'creepy eye' thing on AVP is actually a great UX adaptation - I teach XR and IxD, so I do know a thing or two on the matter.

[@NeoTechOps]

Just put your mega tech minds together and make the world's best XR actual glasses that everyone can wear out and about. Nobody actually wants the giant f*cking headsets!

[@theblackhole05]

i just want them to bring playstore to quest ughh, im not investing in anymore google vr stuff, they broke my heart in the daydream vr days, maybe glasses thoo, but hmd no unless they use quest

[@tetzet3254]

Meta left the chat..

[@gcforreal]

Why would they leave the chat ..the quest 3 multitask just like whats shown here with windows ... you can navigate with hands or the controllers ....

[@SETHalpine]

@@gcforreal 1000$ price tag....Meta can't compete before 2026....

[@StarChaser1879]

@@SETHalpine quest 3S is only $300

[@SETHalpine]

@StarChaser1879 😅 Does it have Samsung display 4Kx4Kx2 !? Nice sweet spot with modern Lens? XR2+ ?

[@StarChaser1879]

@@SETHalpine doesn’t matter for most people

[@victor9]

meta should adapt the android system asap otherwise its is a nokia moment for tem

[@Trill_OGK3]

When are we gonna get Call of duty vr😂😂

[@BimaKawindra]

XR = Cross Reality 😊

[@parth2sukhadiya]

Sorry, we south asians are going to call it mohan. 😂 Hey sis, let me try your mohan.

[@Demelore]

This is not good. Vr is getting fought over. If meta wins then we lose alot of game devs. If android wins then we get low quality games. If valve wins then it will be pc exclusive. And if apple wins than we won't get anything. It's a lose lose situation. We can only hope that it becomes better with time.

[@StarChaser1879]

Delusional

[@HOVA2195]

Virtual XR stands for "Cross Reality" = aka X Realityy... Get it? 😏

[@supernightslash]

Can't wait to try it, only for it to be axed.

[@futuristudios]

apple vision pro can be used with the ps5 controller… more apple fud i guess 🤷🏾‍♂

[@hadoramon1112]

If they focus on offline gaming, it will be a success, other than that meh

[@athul_c1375]

Meta is already open source

[@GreenishlyGreen]

I just want Google inbox back 😢

[@MarcelinoSandroni]

If google brings something like good glass very light weigth will be massive.

[@mattcy6591]

2:35 Nothing google has done in the last several years has been a "winning strategy"

[@Modok51]

Hopefully, it will come in at half the price of the Apple device. Otherwise, why bother?

[@somedayitsgonnamakesense]

i dont have any quuestions

[@Ricer-b4n]

Half the video is wasted on the history no one cares about. If this thing don't have 8k resolution, it's DOA.

[@onemorelevelup]

...only to be abandoned in 18 months 💸

[@itsbiju]

Probably 2026.

[@jacobwasherelol]

epic

[@aaa24637]

vision pro clone

[@Charles-Darwin]

for the amount of times he says "moohan" with an 'a' as in 'hand', should of just used the english translation 'infinite' it's quite annoying/jarring each time he says it and is distracting af. It's 'han' like 'Wuhan' or 'towers of hanoi' or just 'an' (en | un).

[@victorcoda]

No real hardware, only render...

[@SETHalpine]

Developers have already the hardware.... And you won"t see it before march 25

[@Jimmy-Chin]

🐮han

[@misterchris8916]

DISLIKES for mispronouncing moohan...

[@huangshuo998]

It will fail

[@SETHalpine]

🤣 If Samsung want, they can beat Meta without problems. XR2+ and 4Kx4K display...should be available in a Meta product not before 2026

[@hankmiller990]

Stop constantly mentioning the Apple headset. Nobody cares and Apple's headset is not relevant at all. Stop this annoying Apple shilling.