Virtual reality seems to be the new craze in the world of technology. This sector has risen in popularity since Oculus created its virtual reality helmet, the Rift. Samsung offered two variants of his helmet Gear RVs, and we have seen a new player join the dance. Indeed, during the Mobile World Congress, HTC unveiled its keg Vive, created in partnership with Valve.
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Even Google has made an appearance in this sector with the launch of its Cardboard platform last year. But according to a new publication of the Wall Street Journal , Google is developing a platform capable of federating more users than the Cardboard could.
According to "sources close to the matter," Google has assembled a group of engineers to push Android on the market of virtual reality . The news reports that people have mentioned that Google has "tens of engineers' and other staff working on the project. Google plans to freely distribute the new operating system , mimicking a strategy that has made Android the operating system it is today - that is to say, the most popular for smartphones, equipping more than a billion phones.
Android VR: The new version of Android
At Mobile World Congress 2015, Sundar Pichai mentioned the virtual reality sector, explaining that he has many use cases in our world today. Pichai did not comment on the progress of Google in this sector, especially with Android.
But given the enthusiasm of Pichai on the subject, a breakthrough greater in virtual reality might be wise for the company. In recent years, Google has stepped up its popular operating system variants, by declining the for cars, Auto Android, televisions, Android TV, or the smartwatches, Android Wear.
For now, Android RV is just a rumor , and it may be necessary to wait for the Google I / O 2015 to learn about the Mountain View giant's intentions. Of course, the project's success will depend on how the virtual reality helmets are adopted by the public.
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Even Google has made an appearance in this sector with the launch of its Cardboard platform last year. But according to a new publication of the Wall Street Journal , Google is developing a platform capable of federating more users than the Cardboard could.
Android VR: The new version of Android
At Mobile World Congress 2015, Sundar Pichai mentioned the virtual reality sector, explaining that he has many use cases in our world today. Pichai did not comment on the progress of Google in this sector, especially with Android.
But given the enthusiasm of Pichai on the subject, a breakthrough greater in virtual reality might be wise for the company. In recent years, Google has stepped up its popular operating system variants, by declining the for cars, Auto Android, televisions, Android TV, or the smartwatches, Android Wear.
For now, Android RV is just a rumor , and it may be necessary to wait for the Google I / O 2015 to learn about the Mountain View giant's intentions. Of course, the project's success will depend on how the virtual reality helmets are adopted by the public.