Apps for XR headsets are coming to the Google Play Store

Google is actively preparing to expand the Play Store’s capabilities by adding support for apps for augmented reality (XR) devices. Recently, references to “XR headsets” and a new icon depicting an XR device were discovered in the Play Store code. This indicates that Google plans to create a separate category for XR apps, similar to those already in place for smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices.

Another category for XR apps would be “XR headsets,” and a new icon depicting an XR device.

Google has previously experimented with VR through its Cardboard and Daydream initiatives, but they were focused primarily on mobile VR. The addition of the XR to the Play Store signals the company’s more serious intentions and willingness to compete with other major players in the market, such as Apple.

The XR’s addition to the Play Store signals the company’s more serious intentions and willingness to compete with other major players in the market.

The move coincides with Google’s ongoing collaboration with Samsung and Qualcomm to develop a new XR headset. The joint device is planned as a high-end XR product powered by Android and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors. The inclusion of the XR in the Play Store will give the new device access to an extensive ecosystem of apps and content.

The new device will be available in the Play Store.

Although the exact details remain unknown, changes to the Play Store code hint at a possible major announcement in the near future. This could range from the launch of Google’s own XR headset, partnerships with other manufacturers, or expanded Play Store support for existing XR devices.

While exact details remain unknown, the changes to the Play Store code hint at a possible major announcement in the near future.

This move by Google could play a key role in bringing XR technology to the mass market, where it could become a platform for gaming, entertainment, and productivity.

Such a move by Google could play a key role in bringing XR technology to the mass market, where it could become a platform for gaming, entertainment, and productivity.