Google appears to be getting ready the Play Retailer to help the Android XR platform it is engaged on.
In the event you’re not aware of it, the Play Retailer is Google’s app retailer for Android telephones, tablets, TVs, and sensible watches, in addition to supported Chromebooks.
By decompiling the Play Retailer app to have a look at the code inside, Android Authority found a brand new “XR headset” string which would seem on an app’s itemizing to notice compatibility, and related headset icon for remotely putting in it.
How the string and icon would look within the Play Retailer app on telephones, in line with Android Authority.
The discovering suggests Google is getting nearer to sharing extra particulars about Android XR, the upcoming XR platform it plans to debut in a headset being constructed by Samsung.
Samsung first introduced its headset all the best way again in February 2023, and simply 4 months in the past gave an replace saying it was coming this 12 months. Final month, nevertheless, Day by day Korea reported that Samsung has delayed the headset into 2025, and this appears extra seemingly than a shock November or December launch.
That new reported delay is way from the primary. At Google I/O 2023 the corporate stated it will “share extra” in regards to the partnership later within the 12 months, however that by no means occurred. A number of months later South Korean outlet SBS Biz reported that Samsung initiated a full redesign proper after the reveal of Imaginative and prescient Professional, which seemingly exceeded its expectations.
Samsung Reportedly Delaying Its Android XR Headset Once more
Samsung’s Android XR headset might be delayed even additional into subsequent 12 months, Day by day Korea studies.
Android Authority’s discovering is the primary public indication we have seen of any actual progress in Google and Samsung’s partnership, and will point out we’re lastly getting near an unveil. And whereas Samsung would be the first {hardware} maker to make use of Android XR, Google has reportedly been pitching it to different {hardware} makers too – although there have been no studies of different corporations but accepting.
