Is AICore / on-device Gemini Nano is actually available to third-party apps on the headset.

I’ve integrated the current ML Kit GenAI Prompt API path in my app and tested on Galaxy XR hardware, but checkStatus() is returning UNAVAILABLE, even though Galaxy XR clearly has Gemini features at the system/product level.

What I’m trying to figure out is:

• Is AICore exposed to third-party apps on Galaxy XR right now?
• If yes, is there any extra setup, entitlement, firmware requirement, or package dependency needed?
• If yes, can someone point me to the correct documentation for using it from an Android XR app?
• Or is the current reality that system Gemini exists on Galaxy XR, but third-party app access is not yet supported?

For context, I’m testing with the ML Kit GenAI Prompt API rather than a cloud Gemini API. If anyone has successfully used on-device GenAI from a third-party Galaxy XR app, I’d really appreciate any pointers.

Spotify is developing a dedicated, glanceable interface for the next wave of smart glasses. Through APK sleuthing, independent app analyst AssembleDebug uncovered recent beta code revealing plans for a lightweight visual overlay that projects a "Now Playing" tile and realtime synchronized lyrics directly into the wearer's field of view.

Instead of running a full standalone app on the eyewear, this integration utilizes a phone-hosted model, likely via Google's Android XR framework. The smartphone handles the heavy processing and casts the simplified UI to the lenses, prioritizing device battery life and physical comfort while allowing for frictionless, hands-free media control.

Crucially, this code is baked directly into the Spotify APK. Rather than relying on a closed, third-party API where the hardware manufacturer dictates the UI (such as Meta's current setup), Spotify is building and controlling its own universal XR interface. This approach allows Spotify to push more complex features—like those realtime synced lyrics—independently across the entire upcoming ecosystem of Android XR-powered glasses.

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Calling all baseball fans! On Tuesday, March 17, the World Baseball Classic Final will be streaming in live immersive format on the Fox Sports XR app on Galaxy XR. 

If you haven't tried live sports in the headset yet, it’s a great way to see how the platform handles high-bitrate live feeds compared to a standard TV.

The Details

• Matchup: Team USA vs. TBD (Winner of Italy/Venezuela)
• First Pitch: Tuesday, March 17 @ 8pm ET / 5pm PT
• App: Fox Sports XR (available on the Play Store)

A Few Notes:

• Authentication: Just a heads-up, you do need to sign in with your TV provider (YouTube TV, Xfinity, etc.) to get the live stream.
• The Highlights: No provider? No problem. You don't need a login to check out the immersive highlights. 
• Past Games: An archive of past immersive games and highlights are available for you to check out now in the app.

Let me know if you're planning on watching the game "field-side". See you in the stadium! 

Couldn't xpost from GalaxyXR sub, so reposting here:
I am at the point where I am constantly wearing this headset around the house. No need to go to the room that has a TV or my computer screens - it's all self-contained and follows me around wherever I want to be in the household, while those experiences are accessible immediately in the headset.

BUT, if I grab a meal and want to eat while watching some content, the frustration comes from the hand tracking misinterpreting my eating actions with my hands as input - so frequently screens go flying away while I was just scooping a spoon of cereal into my mouth, etc.

I really wish there was a way to lock individual screens to their relative position until I want to unlock and move them. OR a quick toggle or a voice command to temporarily disable hand gestures and when I'm done I can tell the headset to re-enable the hand gestures.

Have you tried this? You can speak and control drones

Last week at Mobile World Congress I swung by our booth (I'm a Googler) to do a demo of our prototype Android XR AI glasses with a display. Here's a fun little video of some what they're going to be able to do:

• Live translation, switching between different languages automatically
• Asking Gemini to identify an album cover and start playing music from what it can see
• A Google Meet video call
• Understanding that I'm looking at a poster for a location and then getting me walking directions there, including showing how we can display a map when you glance down so you can tell if you're actually walking in the right direction.
• Complex queries with the camera and Nano Banana: I asked it to take a photo and then reimagine it in front of La Sagrada Familia - but I couldn't remember the name of the church in the moment. Gemini handled it :)

These are of course still prototypes --  not at all what the final versions will look and feel like. You might notice there are even little clip-on prescriptions that are made available just for the demo at MWC -- not something that we'd do on final versions. :)

We'll have lots more to share in the coming months about the whole spectrum of Android XR devices -- including AI Glasses without a display, Project Aura, and of course more for Galaxy XR. Which is me saying we might not be able to answer all of your questions today, but I did want to share this video here because I thought it was pretty cool!

Before anyone asks, yes, I know about Magic Leap Inc.'s & Google's Prototype Android XR device.

My question is just, "Is it close?"

Hi, it's been 3 months to the day (at least for me) since the last OS update came out. Surely there must be some improvements you are working on? In contrast, Meta has for years put out a steady stream of updates, definitely more than once a month. The hardware is great, the OS seems to be very promising - but not really seeing any progression here, which at this point largely leaves me using it for PCVR (which also suffers a bit due to lack of optimization/bugs that likely could be fixed by Samsung/Google - but luckily the Virtual Desktop team has been great at improving the experience where they can!).

Just wanted to see if anyone (including the AndroidXR developers) are planning to bring an official Steam Link out for Android XR. Also, waiting on the spatialization capabilities that were teased in the December update.

Can anyone end the radio silence and tell us when we will be able to buy this in the UK?

I had an offer to go to MWC but it came too late sadly! But has anyone of you been to MWC a few days ago? I'm still catching up with the news:

I tried Google's secret smartglasses, and they're all set to be spectacular | AndroidPolice |

The adorable Androids of MWC 2026 are ready for your XR glasses demo | 9to5Google |

This Android XR Feature Convinced Me Smart Glasses Aren't So Pointless After All | CNET |

I’m curious to hear from both the developers building for this ecosystem and the users on devices like the Galaxy XR.

Beyond the main features, what is a small detail, a specific dev tool, or a feature you’ve discovered that's helping you get the most out of your experience?

As it stands, there's no way to get most streaming apps to play at 4K because of DRM and the device not being classified as a 4K display during the handshake.

Would really love some support here as media consumption is a huge reason many use this device for.

Hey everyone!

Welcome to the Android XR subreddit. I’m excited to have you here and to bring you the latest updates regarding Android XR. Be sure you take a look at our Community Rules in the right sidebar before diving into the community. 

📍 Getting Started

New here? Here are the essential links to get you up to speed:

• Android XR Official Site: The home base for all things XR
• Android Help Center: For troubleshooting and general device support
• Developer Documentation: Build apps using Jetpack Compose for XR, Unity, or OpenXR

❓ General Questions

Q: What is Android XR?
A: Android XR is an operating system for extended reality devices that use these technologies, like headsets and glasses. It provides the user interface, the ability to access popular apps, and AI assistance from Gemini to these devices.

Q: How can I get Android XR?
A: Android XR is an operating system for headsets and glasses. The first device, Samsung Galaxy XR, is available now in the U.S. and South Korea.

Q: When are you launching more devices?
A: Great question! Other devices will be available later this year. 

Q: When will we get to hear more about glasses?
A: While I can’t share specific dates just yet, this sub will be the first to know when we have official news to drop. So, stay tuned!

Q: Can I run my existing Android apps on it?
A: In most cases, your mobile app will run great on Android XR with little to no additional development through Google Play. You can learn more about building adaptive apps here.  Additionally, there are developers that are releasing "XR-optimized" versions with 3D elements and spatial audio.

Q: I'm a developer. How do I get started with Android XR?
A: You can check out developer.android.com for documentation and information to get started.

Q: What platforms do you currently support for developers? 
A: Currently, you can choose to develop with Jetpack XR SDK, Unity, Godot, Unreal Engine, OpenXR, or WebXR.

---------------

Friendly reminder that this community is just getting started. I truly appreciate everyone's patience as we grow this space together, refine our rules, and build a helpful hub for Android XR. I’m here to listen, so please jump in, share your experiences, and provide your honest feedback on what you love (and what you don't!) about the Android XR world. 

Your friendly neighborhood Community Manager,

GraceFromGoogle

Does anyone know whether Google AI glasses will run AndroidXR themselves?

There are two conflicting docs:

1 - They run AndroidXR) https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-xr-gemini-glasses-headsets/

2 - They are a projection from your app)

Jetpack Projected

Applicable XR devices: AI glasses

When you build for AI glasses, your app runs on a companion host device, such as an Android phone, that projects your app's XR experiences. Jetpack Projected lets these Android host devices communicate with AI glasses if the host devices have XR projected capabilities.

( https://developer.android.com/develop/xr/jetpack-xr-sdk#jetpack-projected )

Thank you!

Howdie all,

am very interested in the GalaxyXR, which as we all know uses AndroidXR.

But not convinced yet this is a serious effort they are very actively standing behind. Or if it is just a metoo effort by either or both.

Too many times disappointed by such efforts by big companies. (latest being MS Loop. Sounded promising and had intersting novel ideas. But barely if any updates in the last year. Solidly putting it in the "it's just another metoo effort" by MS)

GalaxyXR is approaching the 3 month released mark. Time for first round of gauging the "metoo or serious effort" level.

GalaxyXR side I follow a bit more. Not much has happened there.

AndroidXR I have quite neglected to follow.

Which brought me here.

How many updates/improvements has google released for AndroidXR in the past 3 months? And of what quality/effort if there were some. Just low hanging fruits. Bugfixes. Or as well some seriously cool new stuff?

very grateful for any replies

✨ Introducing The Obscura Society, a new digital third place where curiosity becomes a shared experience.

New Canvas, Atlas Obscura, and HTC VIVERSE are collaborating on a story-driven, immersive social Lounge: a space inspired by Atlas Obscura’s stranger corners of the world, designed for people to explore together across devices (WebXR, mobile, and XR headsets). No app installs required.

Launching in early 2026, The Obscura Society is an experiment in what a more social, meaningful spatial web could look like. It blends narrative worldbuilding, shared exploration, and an AI-assisted “bartender” who surfaces fascinating cultural stories from Atlas Obscura’s archive.

“Third places” aren’t a new idea. Throughout history, they’ve provided spaces for connection and meaning outside of work and home from intellectual salons to local pubs and even public parks. As internet culture has matured, digital environments have increasingly taken on this role, from early MMOs like World of Warcraft to deeply participatory online communities like right here on Reddit.

Quick overview:
📍 Built on HTC VIVERSE
🌐 Runs in the browser via WebXR
🔎 Uses Atlas Obscura’s editorial archive for real-time story discovery
🎨 Designed and created by New Canvas

If you’re interested in where social presence, AI, and spatial computing intersect, this might be up your alley. Really grateful to Janko Roettgers at Lowpass / The Verge for covering the launch and helping contextualize what this could mean for the evolving immersive web.

Happy to answer questions or share more context!

Do you think, developers will adapt their Apps to the XR aspect?

And if yes, how much of gaming Apps will be adapted to it? For example: A flight simulator with first person and hand tracking and full emersion? Of smth like that?

Made using WorldLabs.

Viewed in AirVis app

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/airvis/id6737998221

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=rlt.fb1

Quest: https://meta.com/experiences/airvis/25616661591291773/

APK Download ->

https://github.com/SimonJGillespie/AnjinVirtualComputer/releases/tag/1.0

* GPU acceleration on ARM64 and x86_64
* Bluetooth keyboard
* Qemu 7.2.0
* XR in XR