"Meta Rejects Google's Android XR Partnership Proposal for VR Headsets"

Google proposed a partnership with Meta for Android XR, offering access to more apps, but the offer was rejected. Meta, seeking more Google apps on its platform, decided against the partnership, wanting to retain control over its Quest Store. Google's strategy in XR and AR involves replicating the Android OEM model, and it is open to partnerships with other headset makers. Meta aims to own the next platform and is rumored to be in talks with LG, but lacks an existing smartphone app ecosystem to leverage.