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Samsung Debuts Galaxy XR Headset Powered by Android XR Platform

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy XR, its inaugural extended reality headset built on Google’s Android XR platform. The device, developed with Qualcomm, integrates Google Gemini AI and is priced at $1,800, positioning it as a competitor to Apple’s Vision Pro.

Samsung Enters the XR Arena with Galaxy XR

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy XR, its first extended reality headset, according to reports. The device is built on Android XR, Google’s operating system designed specifically for XR devices, which was introduced nearly a year ago. Sources indicate that this launch marks the debut of the first Android XR device, previously codenamed Project Moohan, developed in collaboration with Samsung and Qualcomm.

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Samsung Reportedly Shifts Entire Galaxy S26 Line to Exynos Chips in Major Processor Strategy Overhaul

Samsung is reportedly planning a major strategic shift by using its own Exynos chips across the entire Galaxy S26 series. The new 2nm Exynos 2600 chip is said to significantly outperform both Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon and Apple’s A19 Pro processors. This move would mark a departure from Samsung’s previous mixed approach of using both Exynos and Snapdragon chips in different markets.

Major Processor Strategy Shift

Samsung is reportedly planning a significant strategic pivot by equipping its entire Galaxy S26 smartphone lineup, including the flagship Ultra model, with its homegrown Exynos processors instead of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips. According to reports from Hankyung via 9to5Google, this move represents a major departure from the company’s previous strategy of using different processors in different regions.