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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
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 VR updated with Galaxy A8 (2018) and Android Oreo support
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A8+ (2018) earlier today. These are the first handsets in the Galaxy A series to support the Gear VR headset. Samsung has now updated its Samsung VR – Video app with support for both new handsets. The app has also been updated with Android 8.0 Oreo support for […]
- By Martin R.
- 6 years ago
Samsung sold 782,000 units of Gear VR in Q1 2017
Samsung's Gear VR was by far the most popular virtual reality headset in the first quarter of 2017. The South Korean consumer electronics giant sold more virtual reality headsets worldwide than Google, HTC, Oculus, and Sony combined, which is super impressive. According to SuperData Research, Samsung was able to sell 782,000 units of Gear VR […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung reportedly denied Gear VR refund to Note 7 customer because it works with other devices
Samsung is providing lots of options to those who are in possession of the discontinued Galaxy Note 7. They can opt for an exchange with another Samsung smartphone, pick any other smartphone sold by its carrier and retail partners, or just get a full refund for the failed flagship. The company is apparently not being that […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 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
Samsung handed out 2,600 Gear VR units to developers at Facebook’s F8 conference
Samsung’s revealed that it handed out a whopping 2,600 Gear VR units to developers attending Facebook’s F8 conference at Fort Mason in San Francisco yesterday morning. The Virtual Reality headsets were neatly packaged in a Facebook-branded box, which also contained a customized Galaxy smartphone. It’s not clear what handset was included in the bundle, but […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Gear VR now available in the UK for £80
The consumer version of the Gear VR is currently available straight off Samsung's website for merely £80 in the UK (instead of £99 as we would have expected based on its pricing in other regions). The product isn't currently available on other retailers but it's probably going to become more widely sold soon, both in […]
- By Octav G.
- 8 years ago
Gear VR to arrive in 100 Best Buy stores on February 8th
Samsung initially launched the Gear VR, alongside the Galaxy Note 4, Note Edge, and Gear S, on September 3rd at its UNPACKED 2014 Episode 2 event in Berlin, Germany. However, it still hasn't reached to the masses yet. The Gear VR has gone on sale only in the US, through Samsung and Best Buy's online store, […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 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
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
