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Apple may have forced Samsung to redesign its Galaxy XR headset
Last week, Apple unveiled its highly anticipated Vision Pro augmented reality headset. It's an impressive piece of technology that has the potential of kickstarting a whole new premium market segment, and rumors have it that Apple's reveal may have forced Samsung to go back to the drawing board and redesign certain aspects of its own […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 11 months ago
Galaxy S10 Gear VR support confirmed by Samsung
There used to be a time when Samsung would launch a new Gear VR headset with its new Galaxy flagship. It hasn't done that for the past couple of years. The company made no mention of a headset during its Galaxy Unpacked event yesterday. However, the Galaxy S10 Gear VR support has now been confirmed […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 5 years ago
Exclusive: The Gear VR will be rebranded as Galaxy VR
Samsung's trademark applications for devices called Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Fit were the first indications that the company would be bringing its wearable devices under the Galaxy umbrella. Rumors about Samsung possibly readying a smartwatch running Wear OS supported that notion, and though we can't say if such a smartwatch is in the works, we can […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 6 years ago
You don’t need a new Gear VR for the Galaxy S9
Samsung launched the first Gear VR headset back in 2014 with the Galaxy Note 4. Since then the company has been improving the platform and refining the headset every year with a new model. Samsung usually announces a new Gear VR headset with their flagship smartphones since a change in device dimensions and size necessitates […]
- By Naresh
- 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 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
Samsung offering free Gear VR with new Galaxy smartphone purchase for Father’s Day
Samsung has handed out quite a few free Gear VR units this year. Everybody who pre-ordered the Galaxy S7 or the Galaxy S7 edge got one for free. The company has also launched multiple promotions through which it has sent out the handset at no additional charge. One such promotion has gone live today – […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S7 is compatible with existing Gear VR headsets
Samsung is providing a very enticing incentive to pre-order the Galaxy S7 or the Galaxy S7 edge. The company has confirmed that all customers who pre-order the new flagships will receive the Gear VR for free. What if you don't plan on placing a pre-order and would rather pick up one of the new flagships for an […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Pre-orders for Gear VR Innovator Edition for Samsung Galaxy S6 to start from April 23 in Japan
Samsung announced the Gear VR Innovator Edition for the Galaxy S6 and the S6 edge last month, and now, Samsung Japan has announced that it will start accepting pre-orders from April 23. Consumers in Japan can try out this virtual reality headset from April 8 at their nearest Galaxy Stores, while the shipping will start in early May. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung announces the new Gear VR Innovator Edition for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge
Samsung has announced a newer Gear VR virtual reality headset – the Gear VR Innovator Edition – which is specially optimised to be used with the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge. The new headset, which is designed in collaboration with Oculus, similar to the Gear VR for the Galaxy Note 4, features a 96-degree field […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Exclusive: Galaxy S Edge and Galaxy S6 to support the Gear VR
At IFA 2014, Samsung announced the Gear VR alongside the Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge, however, it only supports the Note 4. Nevertheless, it looks like the virtual reality headset will soon be adding two more devices to its compatibility list – the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S Edge – confirm our trusted […]
- By Faryaab S.
- 9 years ago
Samsung is working on AR/VR headset based on Android, featuring Qualcomm chip
During the Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event, where Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy Book 3 lineup, the company also revealed that it is working on an XR (Extended Reality) device in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. While the company hasn't revealed its name, it teased that the device is coming soon. Samsung's upcoming […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 1 year ago
Oculus is killing its Samsung Gear VR apps and we’re not surprised
Samsung first introduced the Gear VR mobile headset back in 2014. It was the result of a partnership between Samsung and Oculus with the latter taking care of the software side of things. The company continued to launch new headsets until 2017. When the Galaxy S9 was released the following year, Samsung didn't release a […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 4 years ago
HMD Odyssey+ price halved months ahead of Half-Life: Alyx release
Samsung has quietly phased out the Gear VR by not making the Galaxy Note 10 compatible with it, and the Galaxy S20 series is unlikely to change this. However, Samsung offers other VR solutions too, and its Windows Mixed Reality headset, the HMD Odyssey+, is now available at a hefty discount. Samsung has slashed the […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
Oculus CTO calls Gear VR a missed opportunity
The launch of the Galaxy Note 10/10+ marked the possible end of Gear VR – a mobile VR feature that has been part of Samsung’s Galaxy flagship smartphones for many years. It was born out of a partnership between Samsung and Oculus (now a Facebook subsidiary) and made its debut on the Galaxy Note 4 […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
