Google and XREAL have launched AURA, wired extended-reality glasses built on Android XR. The glasses use split-compute architecture, an optical-see-through display with a 70-degree field of view, and a frame weighing less than 95 grams. Users can run Android enterprise apps, connect laptops through DisplayPort-in, and view digital content alongside the physical world. IT teams can manage the devices through Android Enterprise features including Managed Google Play, zero-touch enrollment, device management, and Play Protect. AURA is available for purchase now in the United States, Canada, Japan, and South Korea, for users aged 18 and older.
Why it matters
AURA gives developers and enterprise teams a way to combine Android applications, laptop workflows, and spatial content in a glasses-based setup. Its Android Enterprise support also provides familiar controls for deploying apps, enforcing policies, and protecting managed devices.
Key points
- AURA uses Android XR and a newly introduced split-compute architecture.
- The optical-see-through display has a 70-degree field of view.
- The glasses frame weighs less than 95 grams.
- DisplayPort-in connects laptops alongside Android apps in the spatial environment.
- Available in the US, Canada, Japan, and South Korea for users 18 and older.
Based on reporting by Google Cloud Blog, TechCrunch and The Verge.
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