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Google and Xreal announced a multi-year extension of their strategic partnership, with Xreal named lead hardware partner for the Android XR ecosystem.
Building on the foundation of Project Aura, coming in 2026, this deepened collaboration
aligns XREAL’s long-term hardware roadmap with the Android XR platform.
The companies will collaborate on bringing Android XR to optical-see-through devices, like wired XR glasses, and work to expand support for Android XR development.
Further updates on the 2026 consumer launch of Project Aura will be shared later this year. The deal follows Xreal’s CES 2026 announcements of its alliance with Asus on the ROG Xbox Ally X and the unveiling of its Xreal 1s and Neo Power Hub devices.