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Samsung augmented reality efforts get a boost with Google partnership
Samsung is giving its augmented reality efforts a big boost. It announced during the Samsung Developer Conference 2017 today that it's teaming up with Google to extend the ARCore platform to devices like the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and the Galaxy Note 8. This will enable the company to bring the best in AR experiences […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Exclusive: Samsung readying Kids Mode for the Gear VR
The Gear VR is the most popular sophisticated virtual reality headset in the world right now, and as per recent statistics, it sold more than the next three competitors combined. The company is trying to add more features to its VR headset range with each passing year. Earlier this year, the company released a new […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung unveils 3,500ppi OLEDoS screen for its potential XR headset
Samsung is currently showcasing several new display technologies at the CES 2024 expo. Its new QD-OLED panels meant for TVs and monitors are brighter, while its laptop OLED screens are thinner than ever. The company also unveiled several foldable, rollable, slideable, and hybrid OLED screens for automobiles, phones, tablets, laptops, and more. In addition, it […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 months ago
Samsung Display acquires eMagin on its way to becoming an XR powerhouse
American microdisplay manufacturer eMagin Corporation is officially a Samsung Display subsidiary as of October 18. eMagin confirmed the completion of the acquisition by Samsung's display arm this week. “I know I speak for everyone at eMagin when I say that we are very excited to be teaming with Samsung Display,” said eMagin CEO Andrew G. […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 7 months 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
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
Apple used Samsung’s Gear VR in early AR headset experiments
Apple is expected to launch its first AR headset later this year after showcasing it next month during the WWDC 2023 event. It is reported that Apple started experimenting with AR headsets in 2015. Even Samsung is developing its AR/MR headset after shutting down the Gear VR lineup a few years ago. Apple and Samsung […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 12 months ago
Samsung may go after Apple with “Open always wins” catchphrase
Samsung is trying to secure a new advertising slogan. Specifically, the company applied to trademark the catchphrase “Open always wins.” Although it's unclear what the slogan entails, the two new trademark applications found in Europe (EUIPO) and South Korea (KIPRIS) hold a few hints. The first thing that comes to mind upon seeing the “Open […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 12 months ago
Google reminds us it is building an immersive XR headset with Samsung
Earlier this year, during the launch of the Galaxy S23 series, Samsung announced that it was working with Google and Qualcomm to create new immersive XR (Extended Reality) experiences for consumers. During the Google I/O 2023 keynote event last night, Google reminded us again that it is working on the XR experience with Samsung. On […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 12 months 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
Samsung HMD Odyssey owners get two free months of VIVEPORT Infinity
Owners of the Samsung HMD Odyssey or HMD Odyssey+ are in for a treat. Starting today and until the end of the year, HMD Odyssey/Odyssey+ users can claim two months of free access to the VIVEPORT Infinity subscription service. The promo is available for both newcomers to the platforms as well as existing subscribers. The […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 5 years ago
Samsung says ‘multiple AR and VR products’ are coming soon
Samsung's Gear lineup of virtual reality headsets has effectively been on ice since 2017. Even though newer handsets have support for its virtual reality platform, the headset hasn't received an update in over two years. The company wants you to know that it hasn't given up and that there will be “multiple AR and VR […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 5 years 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
