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This might be why the Galaxy Note 10 doesn’t support Gear VR
Samsung had earlier confirmed that the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ won't work with the Gear VR but didn't offer an explanation for why that is the case, and we have now been told by one of our sources that the expiry of Samsung's partnership with Oculus is the reason for the lack of […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
The Galaxy Note 10 might not be compatible with the Gear VR
Ever since the first Galaxy Note 10 renders leaked on the web, some people have been wondering whether the new phablet series will be compatible with the Gear VR headset. And if not, then what will happen to the concept? These questions have apparently been answered, according to @anshelsag on Twitter. The Galaxy Note 10 […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 5 years ago
Samsung offers free adapter to use the Galaxy Note 9 with the Gear VR
The Galaxy Note 9 has been released and while it's Gear VR-ready, Samsung didn't announce a new virtual reality headset with the device. Given that the dimensions are slightly different compared to the Galaxy Note 8, the new flagship doesn't exactly fit into the Gear VR with Controller that Samsung launched last year. So how […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
Samsung has launched a new Gear VR headset for the Galaxy Note 8
The Galaxy Note 8 has the biggest display ever of any Galaxy Note handset. The 6.3-inch Super AMOLED panel is impressive, to say the least. Given the size of the new handset, it doesn't fit in any of the existing Gear VR headsets, not even the one Samsung launched earlier this year with the Galaxy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Oculus remotely disables the Galaxy Note 7’s Gear VR functionality
It's been revealed that Oculus, the Facebook-owned company that collaborated with Samsung to produce the Gear VR and its accompanying software, has disabled its application from working with the Galaxy Note 7 following numerous reports of ‘safe' replacement models catching fire while on charge. Oculus' decision to revoke access was first reported on reddit when a […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Oculus warns against using the Gear VR with the Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Samsung is getting all the unwanted attention after multiple reports of Galaxy Note 7 units exploding due to faulty batteries. Now, Oculus has warned Gear VR users against using the Galaxy Note 7 until Samsung replaces their units with new ones. The company has also sent an email to Gear VR users with the same […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung not confirming if the Galaxy Note 7 is Daydream VR compatible
A few months ago Google introduced a new virtual reality platform called Daydream. The platform has been designed for next-generation Android smartphones that are capable of running Android N. Samsung was confirmed as one of the companies that will be making Daydream-compatible handsets. The company isn't confirming yet if its latest flagship – the Galaxy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Press renders of the Galaxy Note 7 and the new Gear VR leaked
There's no stopping Galaxy Note 7 leaks. Even though we're only a couple of days away from the official announcement the leaks just keep coming in. The official press renders of the Galaxy Note 7 and the new Gear VR headset have now been leaked online. We saw a blurry photo of the new Gear […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Possible Gear VR revamp for Galaxy Note 7 surfaces
With the upcoming Galaxy Note 7 likely equipped with a USB Type-C port, the question of Gear VR compatibility is a very relevant one. A possible answer to that question has just surfaced. Notorious import database Zauba reveals a Gear VR variant carrying model code SM-R323. The relevance of this number quickly becomes clear, taking into account that […]
- By Michel G.
- 8 years ago
The Gear VR works on the Galaxy Note 4 Exynos model on Android 5.0
Samsung is pretty serious about making it big in the virtual reality market and made a big deal out of the Gear VR, the virtual reality headset it developed in partnership with Oculur Rift. The Gear VR works in tandem with a smartphone to offer a virtual reality experience to users, and was launched alongside the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Verizon and Sprint’s Galaxy Note 4 get update with Gear VR compatibility
It was reported yesterday that Verizon and Sprint consumers were left without a way to use their Gear VR headsets with their Galaxy Note 4, as the latter didn't have the necessary software update that adds compatibility for the virtual reality headset. Thankfully, neither carrier is making consumers wait for that update as it has now […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Gear VR won’t work with carrier variants of Galaxy Note 4 without a software update
Carriers are already quite infamous for delaying software updates and holding back better user experiences from users as a result, and this time, these delays might have proved a bit costly for some folks. The Gear VR went up for sale in the US earlier this week; Samsung's first virtual reality headset requires a Galaxy […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung Gear VR said to have overheating issues, Galaxy Note 4 might be the culprit
The Gear VR has been touted as being one of the best virtual reality headsets, but as with all first-generation products, it seems the Gear VR isn't as trouble-free as one would like. The Gear VR is on display at some Samsung stores in South Korea, and according to a new report, hands-on demos of […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 suggested retail price to be €799, €199 for Gear VR
Samsung officially announced its highly anticipated Galaxy Note 4 (and the Galaxy Note Edge), the Gear VR, and the Gear S smartwatch today, but as is the norm, the company didn't mention anything about the price for any device. But we have managed to receive information on the suggested retail price of all three devices, which […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap, August 1, 2023: One UI 5.1.1 beta, Galaxy S24 rumors, and more
We publish a lot of stories on a daily basis, and we realize it can sometimes be difficult for our readers to keep up with all of them, especially since those stories are published in different time zones. That is where our daily recap comes in, listing all our coverage for the day in one location […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 months ago
