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MARCH 6, 2023

Samsung announced last month it was partnering with Google and Qualcomm to develop an XR device, something the company said at the time was “not too far away.” ” Google is building the software, while Samsung builds the hardware.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Rumors about an impending set of Samsung Smart Glasses have been circulating for a while now. Samsung’s team has dropped plenty of hints that the company is planning on entering the XR market. They even confirmed at the “ Unpacked 2024 ” event that an XR device would be arriving soon. The Samsung Smart Glasses: AR or Just AI?

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AUGUST 7, 2024

According to a report from Korean tech outlet The Elec , Microsoft has contracted Samsung to supply micro OLED display panels for what is described as “next-generation mixed reality devices.” Samsung and Google confirmed in July their forthcoming “XR platform” will be announced sometime this year.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Samsung and Google announced in early 2023 that, along with Qualcomm, they’d be releasing an “XR platform” based on Android , which could also see the release of a high-end mixed reality headset. It was said Google created several smartglasses prototypes in a bid to interest manufacturing partners, such as Samsung.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Sorry for the delay in the publication I hope you still love me) Top news of the week (Image by Meta) Meta had a great Q4 2024 Meta announced its financial data for the last quarter of 2024 and they are great but there are also a few things to reason about. The great news is that Reality Labs reached a record $1.08 is shutting down.

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DECEMBER 24, 2023

And then I wish you all a wonderful 2024, in which all your dreams can come true. Let’s see what the next year will bring for me and for the whole ecosystem… in my opinion, 2024 will be slightly better than 2023 , especially because of the launch of the Apple headset and of the rumored $199 Quest Lite.

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JULY 6, 2023

Samsung’s upcoming XR headset, which is meant to compete with Apple Vision Pro, has been delayed by “one to two quarters” from its reported early 2024 release target, according to an SBS Biz (Korean) report. That’s apparently been delayed by about “one to two quarters,” or three to six months.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The Sony vs Samsung skirmish is nothing new. Both Sony and Samsung have clearly demonstrated an interest in extended reality over the years. Samsung introduced the Gear VR headset in 2015, followed by the Odyssey headset. Samsung, on the other hand, hasn’t revealed a lot of information about its headset at all.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 14, 2023

Top news of the week (Image by VRTUOLUO) A leak shows a prototype of the Samsung XR headset We finally have a leak of the Samsung headset that makes us see something about it. The report talks about Samsung wanting to target the $1000–2000 range, which in my opinion risks being neither expensive nor affordable.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 2, 2025

Avid XR Today readers will be more than familiar with the big XR moments in 2024, including the likes of MR headsets, digital twins, Apple Vision Pro, Orion, and others; those moments are becoming history, however, and tomorrow’s innovations will take a stride. Will Samsung Enter the AR Wearables Market in 2025?

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JANUARY 13, 2025

Samsung spent 2024 doing many things, one of which was continually teasing its forthcoming XR headset. Despite a lack of foundation directly in the XR market, Samsung’s interest in AR/VR/MR hardware caught the interest of many market observers. This is a massive opportunity for Samsung.

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Welcome to UploadVR's Best of VR Awards for 2024. 2024 has been a busy year for VR and the wider XR industry, delivering new hardware releases and a strong set of new VR games. As 2024 comes to a close, we're once again using our Best of VR Awards to highlight the most exceptional picks across hardware and software this year.

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Road to VR

MARCH 13, 2025

Android XR is ostensibly set to debut on Samsung’s Project Moohan mixed reality headset, which still has no release date or price. Google has summarily cancelled a number of XR projects in the past, including its Daydream VR platform in 2019, Google Glass for Enterprise in 2023, and its Iris AR glasses project in 2024.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

2024 will mark the 13th year that we’ve been following this XR journey here at Road to VR. What it Means for 2024 The first article about Apple that I ever wrote on Road to VR was this one in 2014 about the company filing a job posting seeking someone with experience in AR and VR. Somehow another year has come and gone.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This rumor mentions a thing we already heard from other sources, which is that Meta is working on a new cheap device for 2024, aiming at a price tag of $199. More info Samsung Galaxy Ring may have been delayed Samsung Galaxy Ring, t he smart ring that could also be used to interact with Samsung XR glasses, has been delayed.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Samsung's first standalone headset is coming in 2025, running Google's new Android XR operating system and powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset. Beyond this, Samsung isn't yet sharing specifications. I went hands-on with an early headset developer kit showcasing Google's software and Samsung's hardware.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Samsung is reportedly planning to unveil some new augmented reality smart glasses in early 2025. That is according to the Korean news publication Yonhap News Agency, which believes the AR glasses will be showcased alongside its Samsung Galaxy S25 launch event Galaxy Unpacked.

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Road to VR

JUNE 28, 2023

Provided the report is true, it appears Google will now need to rely on Samsung to compete with Meta and Apple in XR. Project Iris was said to ship as early as 2024. Still, it seems its Samsung XR headset partnership and AR software development has become the main focus.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2024

That is a wrap for November 2024. Moreover, December will soon come along, as will the year’s final events, such as AWS re:Invent, giving XR vendors one more time to shine in 2024. If 2024 was any example, some major news is around the corner. It was another busy month in the XR market.

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DECEMBER 26, 2024

At Ignite 2024 , Microsoft announced new support for Windows on Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S devices, designed to boost immersive collaboration and productive experiences for teams. During the Ignite 2024 conference, Microsoft shared a video showing a user loading up a private large, multi-monitor workstation brimming with Windows apps.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Today at MWC 2024, Samsung unveiled an upcoming XR headset the firm created alongside partners Google and Qualcomm, with a scheduled release window coming in 2025. At the event, Samsung unveiled several innovative tech products, including the immersive device, a smart ring, and an assistive mobility robotics device.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Who We Are A Silicon Valley-Based Startup on a mission to transform digital engagement from the ground-up by merging the physical and the digital world. A Creator Platform for next-gen to ‘Socialize.’ appeared first on The Ghost Howls.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This week, the dedicated team over at patentlyapple discovered a new Samsung patent application highlighting the firm’s continued work towards an upcoming XR headset for the Galaxy ecosystem. The header noted how a Samsung XR device for the Galaxy ecosystem is due in 2025.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Meta is reportedly teaming up with South Korean tech giant LG Electronics to offer up competition to the Apple’s forthcoming Vision Pro mixed reality headset, which is slated to arrive sometime in 2024. Provided the report is true, it seems some very distinct battle lines are being drawn.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Meta #MetaConnect #VirtualReality pic.twitter.com/omkuaZtqHM — TonyVT SkarredGhost (@SkarredGhost) September 25, 2024 My “slightly” happy reaction to Meta announcing the future release of passthrough APIs Android XR to treat the headset like a phone Android is the operating system of the majority of the phones worldwide.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 28, 2023

First of all, Google has to keep the work on the headset very secret also internally , because Samsung is afraid that Google will steal its expertise to build a competing product. Samsung can be the first partner also on this line of products. All these premises are not good: confusion is never a good sign in business.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This month, Samsung continued its recent history of leaking details on an upcoming XR wearable when it filed for a “Samsung Glasses” trademark in the UK. At the time, reports forecasted a December 2024 debut. Samsung Electronics plans to introduce XR devices at the Unpack event in the second half of next year.

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Hands-On With Samsungs Android XR Headset, Shipping In 2025 Samsungs Android XR headset is launching in 2025, and we went hands on. UploadVR Ian Hamilton If you missed the news, Samsung finally revealed its standalone headset today, and Google revealed the Android XR platform that it will run.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This week reports from a Korean online publication highlighted how Samsung may release an MR headset in 2024, following a year of rumours, leaks, and partnerships as the leading technology firm works with XR industry giants such as Apple, Google, and Qualcomm to become a fresh horse in the immersive space race.

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DECEMBER 6, 2024

As the new year comes, as does CES 2024, and as the event winds up, the industry will see another round of hype and investment. Samsung to Reveal AR Glasses Prototype According to the Korean news publication Yonhap News Agency, Samsung is planning to unveil new augmented reality smart glasses in early 2025.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Especially considering that Google says Samsung’s Project Moohan headset will be the first headset to release with Android XR, and its release date still hasn’t been announced. Given that the $1,200 headset is planned to launch at the end of the month, it’s unlikely Android XR would crop up before then.

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APRIL 24, 2024

Kuo, a respected figure in supply chain leaks and analysis, says in and in a new blog post that Apple has cut 2024 shipments for Vision Pro to 400–450k units—significantly lower than the reported 700–800k units or more expected for worldwide production this year.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 1, 2024

It’s 2024, a new year when VR can be dead I renew my best wishes for you, hoping that 2024 will bring you and the people you love everything that you have always wished for. Last week I’ve already told you about two new chips that Samsung has built and that may be used in this headset. Hello everyone and happy new year!!!

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JULY 11, 2024

At its Galaxy Unpacked event this week Samsung appeared to give a timeline for its upcoming Android XR headset. Samsung’s Google-Powered Headset Set To Launch Late 2024 Samsung’s Google-powered XR headset is set to launch, in very limited quantities, in late 2024.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 10, 2023

Top news of the week (Image by Google) Samsung XR headset may have been delayed The new rumor in town is that Samsung has delayed its upcoming headset that it is building in partnership with Google and Qualcomm. It’s been another interesting week in immersive realities, so let’s see what happened in our field in the past few days!

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JULY 3, 2023

Apple’s China-based contract manufacturer Luxshare, allegedly the sole assembler of the device, is now preparing to make fewer than 400,000 units of Vision Pro in 2024, according to the report, which cites “multiple people with direct knowledge of the manufacturing process,” including sources close to Apple and Luxshare.

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

In May 2024, the Google I/O event revealed a few interesting insights into the tech giants future product roadmap. Googles Universal Assistant Project Astra, introduced at Google I/O in 2024, is a research prototype Google is using to create the ultimate AI assistant for everyday users.

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