'Android VR' Headset Rumored To Be Announced At Google I/O

‘Android VR’ Headset Rumored to be Announced at Google I/O

BY Evan Selleck

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Published 11 May 2016

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Google already has a toe in the virtual reality (VR) pond, thanks to Cardboard, but it sounds like the company is about to take a big leap.

Based on a series of tweets published by journalist Peter Rojas (@peterrojas), Google has aspirations of announcing and showcasing “Android VR” at this year’s Google I/O event, which is set to take place next week. Rojas only had a few bits to share, but he did say that the headset will apparently be less powerful than some alternatives out there, including HTC’s Vive headset, and the Oculus Rift.

https://twitter.com/peterrojas/status/730411895920988160

However, while it may be less powerful than those two (admittedly powerful) options, this Android-powered VR headset will apparently be more powerful than Samsung’s Gear VR. What all that means is still a mystery right now, and it still remains to be seen how Google plans to target the headset — if it gets announced at all.

https://twitter.com/peterrojas/status/730429601625870336

If Google is indeed launching an Android VR headset, what would you like to see the company bring to the table as far as features go?

[via @peterrojas]