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Samsung Galaxy XR Headset Enables Cross-Device Screen Mirroring for Enhanced Productivity

Samsung’s groundbreaking Galaxy XR headset introduces seamless screen mirroring capabilities from both PCs and Galaxy smartphones. The device runs Android XR OS and enables users to take phone calls directly through the headset while maintaining productivity across multiple devices.

Samsung’s Extended Reality Headset Breaks New Ground

Samsung has entered the extended reality market with its Galaxy XR headset, which sources indicate is the world’s first device running the Android XR operating system. According to reports, the headset not only runs immersive applications and games locally but also enables users to mirror screens from both PCs and Galaxy smartphones, creating new possibilities for productivity in mixed reality environments.

by Darren Holt
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Major Mobile Alliance Aims to Slash Smartphone Costs Across Africa

A coalition of Africa’s largest mobile operators and the GSMA has unveiled plans to dramatically reduce smartphone costs across the continent. The initiative aims to establish minimum specifications for entry-level 4G devices that could connect up to 50 million additional people to mobile internet.

Breaking Down Barriers to Digital Access

In a significant move to advance digital inclusion, the GSMA has partnered with six of Africa’s leading mobile operators to launch an industry-wide initiative targeting smartphone affordability. According to reports, Airtel, Axian Telecom, Ethio Telecom, MTN, Orange, and Vodacom have collectively proposed baseline requirements for affordable entry-level 4G smartphones that could transform connectivity across the continent.

by Natalie Brooks