Technology giant Samsung is preparing to launch a new mixed reality (XR) device in 2025. This step follows the company’s first successful venture into the virtual reality market with the Gear VR device introduced in 2015. According to the company’s third quarter financial report, the new XR device may be introduced along with the Galaxy S25 series.Samsung’s XR device comes with the S25 series
This device will reportedly bring advanced connectivity to Samsung’s ecosystem and reinforce the company’s commitment to XR technology. Samsung’s new mixed reality headset is developed in cooperation with Google and Qualcomm. The device, which is reported to be powered by the Snapdragon
It is anticipated that the device, which is expected to work with the Android 14 operating system, will be equipped with advanced sensors that provide environmental awareness and may offer health monitoring features. Additionally, the user experience will be personalized with a feature similar to the “Persona mode” found in Apple’s Vision Pro device.Glasses may also come
Samsung plans to introduce the XR device along with the Galaxy S25 series at the Galaxy Unpacked event to be held in early 2025. This strategy will also allow Samsung to position the XR device as part of the Galaxy ecosystem.
On the other hand, frankly, we do not yet know exactly what the emphasis on the XR device that Samsung mentioned in the report means. Yes, Google and Qualcomm have been working on this issue for a while, but trends in the industry have evolved towards augmented reality (AR) glasses compatible with smartphones. It is said that Samsung may also put AR glasses on its agenda. A device like Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses can be expected. This means Samsung’s XR glasses could become an essential accessory for Galaxy smartphones.
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