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Hot new details about Samsung’s AR smart glasses have leaked

It's been known for the longest time that Samsung is working on an Augmented Reality/Extended Reality device. There were reports that Samsung was making an XR headset that would rival the Apple Vision Pro. While that may still be a pipeline, recent reports have provided some clarity on the matter, as the company would first […]

By Adnan Farooqui
2 days ago

Are these the controllers for Samsung’s mixed-reality (XR) headset?

A patent application filed by Samsung two years ago may have given us our first look at an actual product related to the company's mixed reality headset. While the headset's design is still a mystery, the patent application includes a photo of what could be the controllers that come bundled with the headset. The photo […]

By Abhijeet Mishra
3 weeks ago

Samsung confirms XR device is launching in 2025

Earlier today, Samsung revealed its earnings for the third quarter of this year. The company said consumer demand will remain low for the rest of the year. However, it has grand plans to improve its business next year, as the company has confirmed its mixed-reality (XR) headset is coming next year. Samsung's XR headset to […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
3 weeks ago

Google Play Store is getting ready for Samsung’s XR headset

It has been close to a year since Samsung first teased its upcoming extended reality (XR) headset on the stage. Since then, Google, Qualcomm, and Samsung have reiterated their commitment towards and plans for XR headsets. Now, it finally appears that Google is preparing the Play Store for Samsung's XR headset. Google Play Store will […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
3 weeks ago

Samsung patents AR feature that Apple Vision Pro owners crave

A new patent application has revealed that Samsung might be thinking way ahead of Apple in the AR (augmented reality) field. The company has thought of a method to create shared AR experiences in the same space. This is something Apple Vision Pro users would absolutely love to have but sadly do not. As mighty […]

By Mihai Matei
3 weeks ago

TM Roh to negotiate for Galaxy S25 chip at Snapdragon Summit 2024

US-based chipmaker Qualcomm will host its annual chip-revealing event, Snapdragon Summit, in Maui in the Hawaiian archipelago next week. Samsung Mobile eXperience president TM Roh will reportedly attend the event and meet with Qualcomm leadership to discuss various facets of their ongoing collaboration. The Snapdragon Summit 2024 will be hosted for three days from October […]

By Mihai Matei
1 month ago

Is the Apple Vision Pro leaping ahead of Samsung’s foldable future?

One could argue that Apple has missed the boat on foldable phones. The company still hasn't shown any indication of making foldable iPhones, despite many rumors to the contrary. On the other hand, Samsung now commands a dominating position in the foldable segment even as plenty of other foldables have come on the market from […]

By Adnan Farooqui
1 month ago

After Samsung, Apple to copy Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses

Last year, Apple unveiled the Apple Vision Pro, the company’s first AR and VR headset. While it is very capable, it isn’t useful for most people in their day-to-day lives as it doesn’t replace a device or solve a problem. Plus, it is very expensive. With all that, not many are buying the product. Meta’s […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
2 months ago

Samsung’s XR device could be glasses, not headset to rival Apple Vision Pro

Early last year, Samsung teased an “XR Experience” during the announcement of the Galaxy S23 series. Many (including us) expected the company's XR device to be an Extended Reality (XR)/Mixed-Reality headset that could rival Apple's Vision Pro headset. However, it now looks like Samsung's upcoming XR device is not a headset but glasses. Samsung's upcoming […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
2 months ago

Samsung’s XR headset won’t win without these three crucial elements

If rumors are true, Samsung will release its mixed-reality (XR) stand-alone headset in about two months as a developer device, with plans to launch the consumer-ready version early next year. Regardless of when it goes on sale, we think the Galaxy XR (unconfirmed name) needs to leverage at least three crucial elements to stand a […]

By Mihai Matei
4 months ago

Galaxy S25 and VR headset to share design elements and features

In case you forgot, we're supposed to be going through a new AR and VR revolution, except we're not. The Vision Pro, Apple's first mixed reality (XR) headset, hasn't reshaped the market how many thought it would. And soon, it will be Samsung's turn to have another try at the virtual and augmented reality market. […]

By Mihai Matei
4 months ago

Samsung’s Apple Vision Pro competitor could launch next year

Samsung teased its Apple Vision Pro rival for the first time early last year, but the company remained mum about it for months. Last week, the company teased the XR headset again. It now appears that the device will launch early next year. Samsung XR headset launch could happen in March 2025 According to a […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
4 months ago

Samsung confirms its XR headset is coming this year!

At today's Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris, Samsung unveiled seven new devices, all featuring Galaxy AI. After announcing the features and pricing of all those devices, the company unveiled the Samsung XR headset launch time frame, and it is coming this year! Samsung XR headset launch to happen by the end of 2024 Earlier this […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
4 months ago

Here’s something Samsung might not announce at Galaxy Unpacked event

Samsung will unveil more than half a dozen new products at its next Galaxy Unpacked event on Monday. However, it won't unveil one device many are interested in seeing. And that is Samsung's first XR headset. The company hinted about it over a year ago, but there are no signs of it yet. Samsung XR […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
5 months ago

Android 15 brings these new features to the ecosystem

Last week, Google unveiled its updated platforms—Android 15, Android 14 TV, and Wear OS 5—at the Google I/O 2024 event. We reported what's new with Android and Wear OS last week. Today, we will look at what's new for the whole Android ecosystem, as most of those features will be used by people like you […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
6 months ago

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