Google still doesn't have much to show for Android XR

Google unveiled Android XR at its I/O 2025 event, highlighting features like 180-degree immersive videos, hand-tracking in apps, dynamic refresh rates for better battery life, and enhanced Gemini AI integration. However, with Samsung's Project Moohan heading into release later this year and Xreal's Project Aura on the horizon, Google's ambitious project faces stiff competition. Despite showing promising hardware capabilities, Google's history of abandoning major AR/VR efforts—such as Glass, Cardboard, and Daydream—has left many skeptical about Android XR's future success.