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

April 7, 2026 Jay Peters

Galaxy XR headset

Android XR is getting a new feature that turns 2D apps, websites, images, and videos into "3D experiences." The feature, which Google calls "auto-spatialization," was initially announced last year, and it's launching on Tuesday as an experimental feature for Samsung Galaxy XR headsets.

Here's a video from Google that gives you an idea about how auto-spatialization might look in practice:

There are a few caveats to auto-spatialization: it supports content up to 1080p or lower at 30fps, it "uses slightly more battery power," and it only works "on the app window currently in focus," Google says. But if you have a Galaxy XR device, it could be …

Read the full story at The Verge.

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