XREAL announced a strategic partnership with Google at CES 2026, positioning Android XR as the foundation for its future hardware, including wired and optical-see-through XR glasses, with XREAL becoming a lead hardware partner for Android XR alongside Samsung.
Magic Leap has unveiled a prototype of Android XR smart glasses, extending its partnership with Google to develop display technologies for wearable AR, aiming to enhance all-day usability, as part of its shift from consumer to enterprise markets amid ongoing innovation and investment.
Samsung has launched the Galaxy XR, a mixed reality headset powered by Android XR, priced at $1,800 and available in the US and South Korea. It features 4K micro-OLED displays, eye tracking, spatial video, and supports PCVR gaming, aiming to compete with devices like Apple's Vision Pro. The headset emphasizes entertainment and enterprise uses, with a focus on immersive content and virtual collaboration, while bundling free content to boost appeal.
Apple stock could potentially gain over 20% due to higher iPhone prices, continued revenue from Google search payments, and anticipated AI upgrades to Siri, despite recent declines following its latest iPhone launch event.