The emergence of Android XR presents a significant challenge that could determine the success or failure of Meta's XR goals. - Road to VR
Android XR Creates a Major Dilemma That Will Make or Break Meta’s XR Ambitions
Meta aims to become "the Android of XR," but it faces stiff competition from Google's Android XR, which already supports all Android apps on the Play Store. While Meta's headsets are leading in gaming with their Horizon OS, they lack the extensive library of flat apps (like Spotify, TikTok, Snapchat, and Discord) that Android XR offers. This disparity challenges Meta's goal of being a comprehensive computing platform rather than just an immersive gaming console. The battle between Meta and Google hinges on who can integrate both immersive and flat apps effectively. Despite Meta's hardware prowess, the absence of critical flat apps poses a significant risk to its XR aspirations. Visit Road to VR for the full story.
Source: https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-horizon-os-dilemma-google-android-xr/