Samsung and Google Prepare to Unveil Cutting-Edge Devices for Mixed Reality

Samsung and Google are on the cusp of unveiling their latest devices that will revolutionize mixed reality into extended reality (XR). In a recent development, Samsung revealed its Project Moohan XR headset, but details about the device’s capabilities are still scarce. Google, on the other hand, has taken a significant step in addressing concerns over user safety and security.

Samsung’s Moohan Device: A Significant Leap in XR

Samsung’s Moohan device will utilize the Android XR platform, drawing inspiration from the Android ecosystem. As with any fast and data-driven technology, safety and security are top priorities. To address these concerns, Google has introduced a new camera permission feature for Android smartphones.

Introducing Dedicated Camera Permission Feature

With this dedicated feature, users will have control over whether they want to grant permission to third-party apps to access their camera. According to a Google spokesperson, quoted by Skarred Ghost, the Android XR platform will ask users for permission before granting access to cameras on an XR headset, similar to Android and Galaxy devices.

How the Camera Permission Feature Works

The feature allows avatar provider apps and services on the headset to generate an avatar video stream. These apps use user tracking data from OpenXR APIs, such as head, hand, eye, and face, to create the stream. The physical inward-facing cameras on the headset monitor the user’s movements and facial expressions to collect this data.

Rest Assured: User Privacy is Protected

The new camera permission feature will handle user data in a way that keeps them informed about how the device is running. This means that users can rest assured that their privacy is protected, even when using applications on their Android XR headset.

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