Google and XREAL extended their strategic partnership for multiple years. XREAL now serves as the lead hardware partner for the Android XR ecosystem.
The collaboration focuses on integrating the Android XR platform with optical-see-through devices, specifically wired XR glasses. This work builds upon Project Aura, which is expected to launch in 2026.
This deepened alliance aligns XREAL's hardware development directly with the Android XR platform, aiming to broaden support for developers in the extended reality space. Announced during CES 2026, the move underscores Google's strategy to build its augmented reality hardware and software capabilities for future consumer products.