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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Key Features and Specifications
The Galaxy XR headset runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset and integrates Google’s Gemini AI, which analysts suggest enhances task management and interactive features within the Android XR environment. The report states that specifications include a 4K Micro-OLED display, 16GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a battery life of up to 2.5 hours, with the ability to use the headset while charging. Described as lightweight and comfortable, it features a detachable light shield to block external light for improved immersion. Preloaded apps optimized for Android XR, such as YouTube, Google Maps, and Circle to Search, are included to provide a seamless user experience.
Competitive Positioning and AI Integration
The Galaxy XR is reportedly positioned as a more affordable alternative to Apple’s Vision Pro, priced at $1,800 compared to the Vision Pro’s $3,500. Like VisionOS, Android XR allows users to interact with apps in an extended reality setting, but Samsung’s device leverages Google’s AI capabilities, such as Gemini and Circle to Search. For example, users can circle real-world objects to retrieve information or interact with Gemini while viewing content. In a press release, Won-Joon Choi, COO of Samsung’s Mobile eXperience business, stated that Galaxy XR “expands the vision for mobile AI into a new frontier of immersive and meaningful possibilities.”, according to industry analysis
Availability and Future Developments
The Galaxy XR is currently available for purchase in the U.S. and Korea via Samsung’s website for $1,800. Sameer Samat, President of Android Ecosystem at Google, emphasized in a press release that Android XR is “the first Android platform built entirely for the Gemini era,” highlighting the partnership’s role in unlocking new ways to explore and create. Reports suggest that this headset is just the beginning of Samsung’s push into extended reality, with the company teasing upcoming “AI glasses” running on Android XR, developed alongside Google and Qualcomm, to capitalize on the growing smart glasses market.
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References & Further Reading
This article draws from multiple authoritative sources. For more information, please consult:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extended_reality
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_reality_headset
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_(operating_system)
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