As the technology of extended reality (XR) continues to advance, seven global telecommunications operators have partnered with Qualcomm to leverage XR devices using Snapdragon Spaces. In this blog post, we will provide a summary of the latest developments in this rapidly growing field.
Operators Investing in XR
The seven operators collaborating with Qualcomm on XR devices, experiences, and developer initiatives are CMCC, Deutsche Telekom, KDDI Corporation, NTT QONOQ, T-Mobile, Telefonica, and Vodafone. At Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, KDDI and Qualcomm announced a multi-year collaboration to expand XR use cases and create a developer program in Japan.
Equipment makers leveraging Snapdragon XR technology are designing a new wave of devices for operators and beyond, such as the Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition and OPPO’s new mixed reality device. Operators are leading investments around XR, using the cross-device and open ecosystem Snapdragon Spaces XR Developer Platform as the foundation.
New Devices and Developer Programs
Multiple hardware companies have unveiled new devices powered by Snapdragon technologies and developer platforms. Xiaomi revealed its new Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition powered by the Snapdragon XR2 Platform. KDDI and Qualcomm are working together to create a developer program in Japan, while operators around the world are helping to define Snapdragon Spaces device requirements and compatibility.
In addition, CCS Insight released a white paper “The Operator Opportunity: VR, AR and the Metaverse” featuring XR insight from Qualcomm Technologies and leading global operators. T-Mobile is the lead North America 5G launch partner for Snapdragon Spaces, and is working with Qualcomm Technologies to continue fueling the advancement of XR on its 5G network.
Conclusion
The XR industry is rapidly evolving, and Qualcomm has partnered with seven global telecommunications operators to leverage XR devices using Snapdragon Spaces. Equipment makers are designing a new wave of devices for operators and beyond, while operators are helping to define Snapdragon Spaces device requirements and compatibility. CCS Insight has released a white paper featuring XR insight from Qualcomm Technologies and leading global operators, and T-Mobile is the lead North America 5G launch partner for Snapdragon Spaces.
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