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Google Acquires HTC XR Division to Boost Android Platform

1/28/2025

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Google is set to acquire a portion of HTC's extended-reality (XR) business for $250 million, bringing onboard HTC VIVE engineers and securing valuable intellectual property rights. This strategic move is designed to bolster the Android XR platform, while HTC remains dedicated to advancing its own XR technology. Exciting times lie ahead for augmented and virtual reality!

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Google is set to acquire a portion of HTC's extended-reality (XR) business for $250 million, bringing onboard HTC VIVE engineers and securing valuable intellectual property rights. This strategic move is designed to bolster the Android XR platform, while HTC remains dedicated to advancing its own XR technology. Exciting times lie ahead for augmented and virtual reality!