--- title: "Your guide to the dawn of XR" url: "https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/news/your-guide-to-the-dawn-of-xr" description: "Collectively known as extended reality (ER), we've long wanted to transform day-to-day life into extraordinary moments from the comfort of home (and work). " --- # Your guide to the dawn of XR Snapdragon Insiders Sep 16, 2022 ![Qualcomm-image](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/QC_ARVRMRXR_2_Forum?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha&wid=700) #### Extras for Snapdragon Insiders - [Become a Snapdragon Insider](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragoninsiders/become-insider) - [Follow Snapdragon on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/snapdragonofficial/) - [Follow Snapdragon on Twitter](https://twitter.com/Snapdragon) If you're gaming in immersive worlds, snapping shots with fun filters, getting fit with a virtual trainer, or attending virtual meetups like our recent [event](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragoninsiders/news-forums/the-next-generation-of-xr-with-snapdragon), chances are you're entering the dawn of the Rs: virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). Collectively known as extended reality (XR), we've long wanted to transform day-to-day life into extraordinary moments from the comfort of home (and work). So we put our money where our mouth is with the [Snapdragon XR2 5G platform](https://www.qualcomm.com/products/application/xr-vr-ar/snapdragon-xr2-5g-platform) hardware and the [Snapdragon Spaces](https://www.qualcomm.com/products/features/snapdragon-spaces-xr-platform) software. ![Qualcomm-image](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/QC_ARVRMRXR_1_Forum?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha&wid=700) Today we're excited to see XR go mainstream — and if you're wondering what's happening, what's next, and what it means to you, check out this new [OnQ Blog post](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2022/09/ar--vr--mr--and-xr---what-they-mean-and-how-they-ll-transform-li) which breaks XR down in a quick and handy guide. *With industry leading connectivity and ingenuity, Qualcomm and Snapdragon are revolutionizing extended reality (XR). From virtual reality (VR) to augmented reality (AR) to MR (mixed reality), Snapdragon technologies are powering the future of XR experiences.* Check out [your guide to the dawn of XR](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2022/09/ar--vr--mr--and-xr---what-they-mean-and-how-they-ll-transform-li). Watch Now on YouTube: [Snapdragon powers the future of Wireless XR - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXeLtLqxaHk) [Augmented Reality](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/news?tags=Augmented%20Reality) [Virtual Reality](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/news?tags=Virtual%20Reality) When commenting in the Snapdragon Insiders forums, please follow our terms of use found [here](https://www.qualcomm.com/site/terms-of-use). Qualcomm Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. 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