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Android XR Turns 2D Apps into 3D Worlds

8 Apr

Summary

Android XR introduces auto-spatialization to create 3D experiences from 2D content.
New features allow apps to be pinned to walls and hands to be visible in XR.
Over 100 XR apps are now available on Google Play for compatible headsets.

Android XR is introducing a significant new feature called "auto-spatialization," designed to convert standard 2D applications, websites, images, and videos into engaging 3D experiences. This experimental functionality is rolling out on Tuesday specifically for Samsung Galaxy XR headsets, aiming to deepen user immersion within virtual environments.

While the auto-spatialization feature supports content up to 1080p at 30fps and will consume slightly more battery, it offers a novel way to view digital content. Beyond this, Android XR users on Galaxy XR devices can now pin applications to virtual walls and observe their own hands while interacting with virtual elements in home space mode. The platform has also seen substantial growth, with over 100 XR applications now available on Google Play, a notable increase since the device's initial release in October.

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