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Latest XR news
Here you will find the latest news and most recent developments on the XR, with regular updates and all the information you need.
Samsung might need Apple to unveil its mixed-reality headset first
Samsung and Apple might enter an epic rivalry later this year, fueled by the emerging mixed-reality (XR) headset market. Both companies are expected to unveil their XR devices relatively soon, but Apple will reportedly beat Samsung to the punch with its so-called Reality One or Reality Pro headset. And that might not be a bad […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 months ago
More date and location details for the next Samsung Unpacked surface
More reports are piling up in favor of Samsung supposedly hosting its next Unpacked event in South Korea rather than the USA or Europe. And more details about the nature of the event and where it might take place have surfaced. Reports earlier this month said Samsung will host the next Unpacked earlier than usual. […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 months ago
Apple may beat Samsung to the punch and unveil its mixed-reality headset in June
Apple and Samsung are about to engage in a heated rivalry across a new market segment, as both companies are developing mixed-reality (XR) headsets. This time, however, Apple might take the emerging XR market by storm before Samsung does, and a new report reveals that the Cupertino giant has thrown everything at has at its […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 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
- 5 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
- 5 months ago
Samsung’s upcoming XR/MR glasses will compete with Meta Quest Pro
Samsung had a brief announcement at Unpacked and confirmed that it is working on an Extended Reality (XR) experience in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. We now have more details on how this upcoming head-mounted device, which should feature model number SM-I120, will work once it goes on sale. Last month, Samsung didn't reveal exactly […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 7 months ago
Galaxy Glasses and Ring could be coming soon to rock our worlds
Samsung may soon expand its range of smart wearable devices and offer more than just smartwatches and wireless earbuds. Last week, the company filed two new trademark applications for a so-called Galaxy Ring and a pair of Galaxy Glasses. The latter might be the final name of Samsung's upcoming XR (extended reality / mixed reality) […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 7 months ago
Samsung’s XR headset can’t succeed without powerful AR apps
At Galaxy Unpacked 2023, Samsung confirmed that it is developing an Extended Reality (XR), i.e., Mixed/Augmented Reality headset. The company didn't undertake this challenge alone but teamed up with Qualcomm and Google. And although TM Roh didn't reveal any specifics about the upcoming mixed reality device, we later found out that the headset (or at […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 8 months ago
Samsung XR headset battery spotted, hints at a stand-alone device
In what almost felt like a “one more thing” moment, Samsung announced at Unpacked that it is developing an XR (Extended Reality) headset. The company joined forces with Qualcomm and Google to create this new device, which, so far, has no official name or confirmed release date in sight. But working on it, Samsung is, […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 8 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
- 8 months ago