2D applications Archives

AppWizard

April 7, 2026

Android XR’s latest update now lets you pin apps to your walls on Galaxy XR

Chrome Unboxed offers a membership option called Chrome Unboxed Plus, providing an ad-free experience and access to a private Discord community. Google has rolled out new features for the Samsung Galaxy XR headset, enhancing user immersion and navigation. Users can now pin applications to their physical walls, and sessions automatically restore when the headset is put back on. An experimental feature called auto-spatialization allows 2D apps to be transformed into a 3D experience. The library of immersive apps for Android XR has more than doubled, exceeding 100 apps. A new Labs feature enables users to see their physical hands while interacting with virtual content. Additionally, Android Enterprise support is now available for XR, aiding organizations in deploying headsets for training and collaboration.

AppWizard

April 7, 2026

You can now turn 2D apps into 3D while using the Galaxy XR headset

Samsung has introduced an experimental feature called "auto-spatialization" for its Galaxy XR headsets, which transforms standard 2D applications, websites, images, and videos into immersive 3D experiences. The feature supports content with a resolution of up to 1080p at 30 frames per second, may consume more battery power, and is limited to the app window currently in focus. Additionally, Google has announced enhancements for the Galaxy XR platform, including the ability to pin apps to virtual walls, visibility of real hands in home space mode, seamless transition back to previously used apps, and over 100 apps optimized for XR available in the Google Play Store.

AppWizard

October 31, 2025

Why I think Adobe’s Project Pulsar is Android XR’s first killer app

The Samsung Galaxy XR was recently launched, featuring various demonstrations of its capabilities, including Project Pulsar from Adobe, an immersive video editing application designed specifically for Android XR. Project Pulsar allows users to edit videos with an understanding of video depth, enabling sophisticated handling of 3D elements. During the launch, Max Spear from Google showcased the app by editing footage from a hot air balloon festival, using an AI assistant to generate creative captions and integrating them into the video. The app simplifies the process of creating advanced visual effects, allowing users to place text behind subjects without extensive VFX expertise. Adobe's partnership as a launch partner adds credibility to the Galaxy XR and positions it as a tool for content creation. Project Pulsar will be included in the “Explorer Pack” for all Galaxy XR purchasers.

AppWizard

September 26, 2024

Quest’s Store Now Accepts 2D Android Apps

The Meta Horizon Store has enabled the integration of 2D Android applications, allowing developers to transition their existing apps from the Google Play Store to Quest headsets without specialized modifications. Users can run 2D applications alongside other programs within Horizon OS, even while using different apps and games. However, many 2D Android applications rely on Google Play Services, which is not available on Horizon OS. Meta plans to introduce a 2D Android version of its Platform SDK to replicate some Google Play Services functionalities, but integrating this SDK may require significant effort from developers. Additionally, developers can use the Meta Spatial SDK to enhance their applications with 3D and mixed reality features, although this is not necessary for porting 2D apps.