<ul><li>Google is acquiring parts of HTC Corp. Vive's engineering team to accelerate the development of its new Android XR operating system for virtual reality and extended reality headsets.</li><li>Google developed the Android XR OS in partnership with Samsung Electronics and Qualcomm Technologies. It aims to create an open, unified platform for XR headsets and glasses.</li><li>As part of the deal, Google will pay $250 million in cash and receive a nonexclusive license for HTC's XR intellectual property.</li><li>The first device expected to ship with Android XR is a headset from Samsung codenamed Project Moohan, which is similar to Apple's Vision Pro and Meta's Quest Pro.</li></ul>

Google joins forces with HTC Vive to boost Android XR Development

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