Shahram Izadi’s Post

Only 3 companies in history were ever able to build a full OS*. First for PC and then for Smartphone/tablets. And only 2 of them have then gone to build a Virtual Reality OS. Every consequential device that changed how we interact with digital content has indeed required a new OS. It has been an absolute privilege to be in this team that has built one of them. And to envision the inputs and experiences that I hope make this a usable platform for everyone. With the philosophy of backward compatibility we brought the mouse from 2D to 3D, so people don’t even need to relearn a thing and regain the precision they had lost on the touchscreens. At all times we have aimed for multimodal inputs, with simple and unified vocabulary of interactions, cursors and transitions. Perhaps so people can finally click a button in VR. Just as Andrea Colaco and I envisioned in our paper that shows a future of productivity in VR (https://lnkd.in/dw9z_7U8). A vision that we then went and built with our teams. And this is still v1. 🙏 Shahram Izadi, Mahesh Kallahalla *yeah it was more than 3, but let’s round ;)

“I felt as close to Tony Stark in a controlled demo as I’ll ever be” - The Verge Yesterday we announced Android XR, our platform for an XR ecosystem. Powered by Gemini, the platform showcased the potential of combining the ultimate computing form factor with the ultimate intelligent assistant. I led development of the spatial layout, which enables users to open and move virtual content. It was empowering to arrange my windows the way I wanted—breaking free from the constraints of physical screens and embracing a limitless workspace. But it was even cooler when all I had to say was “Hey Gemini, organize my windows for me”. Our developer SDK is live, complete with an emulator, so anyone can start building for Android XR today! This is just the beginning of redefining how we interact with technology. Here are some more resources to learn more: Blog Post: https://lnkd.in/dn6zbEST Verge Article: https://lnkd.in/dETX52MA Developer SDK: https://lnkd.in/dFDtbnMp #Google #AndroidXR #AR #VR #XR #AI #Gemini

Google's launch of Android XR marks an important turning point for the XR industry where we see Google join Apple and Meta's commitment to the space. Some interesting takeaways: 🚀 Being an extension of Android, expect a seamless integration with existing devices and ecosystem, making it appealing to the 3.9 Billion global Android users 🚀 The Gemini integration has access to both the camera feed and virtual content allowing for a fully multi-modal AI assistant experience. The first of its kind and likely a killer use-case 🚀 The YouTube App is reported to convert 2D content to 3D (via AI of course) as well as the full library of 180, 360 and 3D content already on the platform. This will go a long way to solve the content problem inherit in any new device or ecosystem 🚀 Android XR built with glasses in mind. It is clear that HMD's are a stepping stone to a glasses based form factor and all day wearability. Orion proved that this vision is closer than we thought and clearly Google are committed to this cause Between this and the other announcements we have seen this year from Meta and Apple it is clear that these three tech giants are betting on a future that is spatial first, who is brave enough to bet against them? #androidxr #xr #spatialcomputing #vr #ar #mixedreality #google #android https://lnkd.in/e-Y9XxBV

🦁🐯 #reality with #digital world ahead #AR #VR #XR requires #AI ready troubleshooting & #userexpereince #UX to the #billions #2025 a new signature of Android Google trend setter 🌠🎸🥁

New VR/AR headset announced: Android XR! I was an early adopter of the Apple Vision Pro earlier this year, and one of the biggest letdowns was how little lead time XR developers had between the official headset announcement and the actual launch. For us consumers, this meant very few Day 1 app options. By the time app developers did publish to the App Store, I felt that a lot of the initial hype around the Vision Pro had already died down. Excited to see how Android XR will do things differently: a more empowered app dev ecosystem means for more choices and use cases for us VR users! https://lnkd.in/eSdCmusN

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𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐗𝐑 is revolutionizing the future of computing, merging artificial intelligence with 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 to create seamless, immersive experiences on headsets and glasses. 🌐 Expanding Horizons: Android XR brings AI-driven extended reality to life with Samsung and Qualcomm, integrating years of AR, VR, and Android innovations. 🎮 Developer-Friendly Tools: With ARCore, Unity, and OpenXR support, developers can build immersive apps for next-gen XR devices, including Samsung's Project Moohan, arriving next year. 📺 Reimagined Experiences: Google apps like YouTube, Google Maps, and Photos get a 3D makeover, offering cinematic views and interactive multitasking on XR headsets. 🕶️ All-Day Smart Glasses: Stylish, AI-powered glasses will deliver translations, navigation, and real-time assistance seamlessly, keeping users connected without lifting a finger. 🔄 Unified Ecosystem: Android XR ensures device compatibility with popular apps and fosters innovation by inviting developers and creators to shape the XR future. #AndroidXR #ExtendedReality #AIInnovation ✨ Android XR showcases Gemini, a conversational AI assistant, for personalized, task-focused interactions in XR environments. 🌟 Early testing of Android XR glasses highlights real-time solutions like message summaries, immersive tutorials, and privacy-first designs. 🚀 Collaboration with industry leaders like Magic Leap, Lynx, and Sony paves the way for diverse XR hardware tailored for personal and business use. ♻️ Repost if you enjoyed this post and follow me, César Beltrán Miralles, for more curated content about generative AI!

WOW! Google Play Store will soon support apps for XR headsets—expanding opportunities for developers and opening new experiences for users in the immersive space. 🔥 Here's what this means: ✨ Broader XR Accessibility: Developers can now reach users directly through the familiar Google Play platform. ✨ Unified Experience: Play Store access across different XR devices makes it easier to discover and install apps without a separate setup. ✨ Potential for Innovation: With Google onboard, we can expect to see even more creative, high-quality content in the XR ecosystem. What new XR experiences are you excited to see? 🤔 More details here: https://bit.ly/4fzuXVS #XR #GooglePlay #VirtualReality #AugmentedReality #3dwalkabout

😎 Easiest Way To Come Up With Ideas For AR Glasses Of The Future Continuing the Android XR theme, I'd like to focus on the map example. Why exactly with it? Because all the most standard apps will flow into the XR space In my opinion, if any of you want to get involved in creating your own product, the easiest way is to take a popular app and adapt it to the XR environment Of course, it's worth getting creative and serving it up under a new XR sauce rather than just hinging it with flying dies. But it will do quite well to stand out in the current market Of course there's the utility factor as often a phone seems much more convenient and familiar for everyday tasks, but in my opinion the XR can really make the experience that much better And do you think this adaptation of apps for AR glasses will help such devices capture the market? Share your thoughts in the comments!👇🏻📖 #ar #xr #arapp #meta #quest #spectacles #orion #visionpro #virtualreality

🌌 The substantial update visionOS 2.0, codenamed "Constellation," is set to launch this year. 🤔 It's unclear which features and improvements visionOS 2.0 will bring, but there's a significant yet unimplemented feature from last year's WWDC: Spatial Personas. 🍏 Apple announced that Spatial Personas would be available as a "developer preview" by the end of 2023 for those using the visionOS simulator to develop apps. However, as of March 2024, this hasn't happened, indicating a shift to visionOS 2. 👥 Spatial Personas will enable a shared environment with other Vision Pro users in both AR and fully immersive apps, seeing each other in a common space with shared context, rather than distant webcam views.