Samsung Galaxy XR is here, and it's the first device powered by Android XR! Since we launched the developer preview of the platform last December, developers have started building apps and games made for Android XR. And, with this new hardware, users can now discover and explore these immersive experiences directly on their headsets.  

To support your development journey and ensure you have all the tools and knowledge to start building for Android XR today, we’re kicking off the Android XR Spotlight Week!

Over the next few days, we’ll dive into the SDKs, offer guidance on building high-performance apps with Unity, and provide a clear path to publishing your innovative apps for the Galaxy XR and future Android XR devices.

Check back here daily for updates and direct links to new posts, videos, and resources!

Here’s what we’re covering during Android XR Spotlight Week

Building for Android XR with the Jetpack XR SDK (October 22nd): Read the overview to understand how building for headsets on Android XR leverages familiar tools and APIs, then explore the blog and video guide on the Jetpack XR SDK to start building differentiated spatial experiences, demonstrated by the Androidify app. 

Achieving high quality experiences with Unity (October 23rd): Leverage the Unity engine to create high performing XR experiences, start by reviewing our practical setup guide and then discover best practices and optimization tips to ensure high-quality app experiences for your users.   

Publishing to Google Play and getting your questions answered (October 24th): Learn how to publish your immersive app on Google Play, and then join our live #AskAndroid Q&A session at 9am PT with the Android XR team to get your questions answered. 

Explore how Calm reimagine mindfulness with Android XR (October 27th): Watch the video with the Calm team to learn more about their process for adapting their existing Android app and launching innovative spatial experiences for Android XR.  

We’re excited for you to join us this week on our journey with XR. The opportunity to build the next generation of immersive apps and games is here, and we can’t wait to see what you create.