Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Did you know that adding XR-differentiated features, can help adaptive apps shine on Android’s newest form factor? Dereck Bridié shares the basics of developing for Android XR, including the ABCs of XR, spatial layouts, displaying 3D models and showing spatial videos.

Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:23 - What is Android XR?
3:21 - Jetpack XR libraries for immersive experiences
4:56 - Adding spatial capabilities to a 2D app
6:04 - App spaces: Home Space and Full Space
8:18 - Material Design for XR
9:08 - Subspace for fine-grained control
10:16 - Spatial panels and Orbiters
11:51 - Subspace modifiers
15:15 - 3D models, animations, and glTF introspection
18:13 - Spatial external surfaces and stereoscopy
20:42 - Android XR Developer Catalyst Program
21:16 - Session recap

Resources:
Develop with the Android XR SDK → https://goo.gle/4aQGz7h

Watch more Android sessions from I/O Connect Berlin → https://goo.gle/4eZAZAn
Subscribe to Android Developers → https://goo.gle/AndroidDevs


#Android #AndroidXR #AdaptiveApps #GoogleIOConnect


Event: Google I/O Connect Berlin 2026

Speaker: Dereck Bridié
Products Mentioned: Android, Android XR