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MARCH 25, 2025

” Image courtesy GSM Arena While Vivo Vision is expected to be officially unveiled in mid-2025, specifics are still thin on the ground, with notable question marks surrounding the MR headsets specs, operating system, release date, global availability, pricepretty much everything besides the device’s externals. .”

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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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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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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 11, 2025

Top news of the week (Image by Samsung) Samsung XR headset may launch in Q3 2025 Two new reports gave us potential updates on the Samsung Project Moohan headset. The first report comes from Business Post and hints at a release date in Q3 2025. So, this is just random hype about Apple, as usual.

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JANUARY 23, 2025

Yesterday, during Samsung’s Upacked event, the technology giant gave a short but sweet insight into the future of its elusive but attention-grabbing Moohan headset. Samsung revealed the information on the device alongside its broader ecosystem updates, putting into perspective the value of a firm like Samsung in the XR space.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Google unveiled its Android XR operating system today, which is coming first to the newly revealed Samsung mixed reality headset, “Project Moohan,” slated for consumer release in 2025. So, starting today, app developers can both build as well as port existing games and experiences to upcoming Android XR devices.

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Road to VR

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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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

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. Recent leaks suggest that Samsung could enter the “smart wearables” market sooner than we thought. So, what does all of this mean?

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NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims the cheaper Apple Vision headset is delayed "beyond 2027". This would mean, if you believe Kuo, that Apple's next headset will instead be the straightforward refresh of Vision Pro with the M5 chipset that he claimed last month will enter mass production in late 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

Passthrough camera access is a hot topic in the XR community right now and while the positions of Meta, Apple, and Pico are known, everyone is wondering what Google will do with Android XR. Meta, Pico, HTC, then Apple… all of them prevented the developers from accessing the camera frames. Keep reading to discover more!

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

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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XR Today - Virtual Reality

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

However, much like the many historic leaks from Apple and Samsung regarding each firms XR device, a savvy insider reveals Valves following headset details ahead of official announcements. Several people have confirmed that Valve is aiming to release new standalone, wireless VR headset (codename Deckard) by the end of 2025.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Notably, Google is developing the XR OS alongside Samsung; during the announcement, Samsung also highlighted how it is poised to release a headset in 2025. Interestingly, the Android XR ecosystem comes as Meta pushes its Horizon OS and Apple with its visionOS.

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Road to VR

APRIL 24, 2024

Independent tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo maintains Apple may be reducing Vision Pro shipments for its international debut by a wide margin due to demand falling “sharply beyond expectations” in the US market. Apple hasn’t intimated yet when we can expect international availability of Vision Pro however.

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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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MARCH 25, 2025

China's Vivo unveiled its headset today, and it looks like a blatant Apple Vision Pro clone, with even the name being copied. While some other headsets like Samsung's and Play For Dream MR are clearly inspired by Apple Vision Pro, Vivo Vision verges into the realm of looking like an outright clone.

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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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JANUARY 28, 2025

MKBHD's latest video gives the first real look at Samsung's upcoming headset, and the Android XR operating system it will run. What Is Samsung's Headset? Samsung's first standalone headset is launching this year, running Google's new Android XR operating system and powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Boz states that 2025 is the make it or break it year for XR at Meta , but I personally dont think it is true. XR is still in the early days and this year nothing mindblowing is going to happen: the major event will be the launch of Android XR headsets, but the Samsung device is too expensive to compete with Meta. Happy Birthday, GT!

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

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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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 15, 2025

This week, we had quite a lot of interesting news about all the major players: Apple, Meta, Google, and Valve. But now, with the Vision Pro becoming a bit old, we have the rumors about the Apple Vision Pro 2. But now, with the Vision Pro becoming a bit old, we have the rumors about the Apple Vision Pro 2.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Samsung has revealed the first-ever headset code-named Project Moohan for use on the new Android XR operating system. From a design perspective The South Korean electronics manufacturer, Samsung, explains that the hardware is a lightweight and ergonomic designed for maximum comfort.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The specifications on paper look nice, and for sure the one between Google and Samsung looks like a strong partnership. Learn more Gibby’s Guide to Quest 3 The author behind Gibby’s Guide has just published “The Ultimate Quest Guide 2025”, a book to guide new users to the wonderful world of Meta Quest.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 4, 2025

MWC 2025 is proving itself to be a hotbed for XR innovation. Several major firms are taking to the event to showcase the latest in their AR/VR/MR endeavours, with a headline-stealing showcase coming via Samsung’s Moohan exhibition. At MWC 2025, Samsung showcased many products, from its mobile AI suite to new smartphones.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Samsung is the first partner to formally announce a new MR headset based on the newly announced Android XR. The device, codenamed “Project Moohan,” is planned for consumer release in 2025. Note: Samsung and Google aren’t yet sharing any key details for this headset like resolution, weight, field-of-view, or price.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

This week, Bloomberg reported that Apple is dropping the development of Mac-ready AR smart glasses. Seemingly, the Apple AR smart glasses device would work alongside and tether to Mac hardware, indicating that computing power would be shared between devices, unlike the Vision Pro’s standalone design.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Since launching in 2016 and 2019 respectively, Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator have both been ported to most XR headsets across the years, most recently on Apple Vision Pro. Alongside Samsung's announcement earlier today, it's worth mentioning that Sony, Lynx, and Xreal are also building Android XR devices too.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This week, a curious hire opportunity appeared over at Samsung, just in time for its concurrent augmented reality/mixed reality headset push. Specifically, the role is filling an XR Director gap at Samsung Research America as part of the division’s MPS (Mobile Platform Services), SRA, and Immersive Experiences (IMEX) Team.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2025

As reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman ; the Apple visionOS 2.4 This marks an evolution evolution in the company’s mixed reality strategy, as Apple recently ceased development of its planned Mac-ready AR smart glasses to focus exclusively on Vision Pro. Professional Applications of the VisionOS 2.4

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The success of the Ray-Ban Meta has triggered the smartglasses hype: when I was at CES, I saw many startups launching their AI-powered smartglasses and we have heard rumors of all the major brands (including Apple and Samsung) working on their own smartglasses devices, too. But as usual, I warn you to be careful of the hype.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Android XR is set to make its debut on Samsung’s ‘Project Moohan’ mixed reality headset , which is slated for consumer launch sometime in 2025. Similar to Apple Vision Pro, Samsung is highlighting Project Moohan’s hand and eye-tracking capabilities.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2024

2025 is just around the corner, meaning that news headlines will quickly fill with CES announcements. New Samsung Headset Details Revealed Patentlyapple has revealed a new patent application from Samsung, which highlights the company’s ongoing development of an upcoming XR headset for the Galaxy ecosystem.

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DECEMBER 6, 2024

Reacting to this newfound interest, existing AR smart glasses vendors are working tirelessly to upgrade their product roadmaps and keep a lead as 2025 emerges. The company expects to ship the One Series device in mid-December, while the Pro model is anticipated to ship in early 2025.

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APRIL 17, 2025

According to The Korea Economic Daily, this prototype is Samsung-made under the existing Android XR partnership between Google and Samsung. Meanwhile, Apple is also developing its own AR technology, though according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple’s dedicated glasses might not arrive for several more years.

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Hypergrid Business

MARCH 25, 2025

We saw a 10 percent bump in augmented and virtual reality headset shipments last year — but they’re predicting a 12 percent drop for 2025. Last year, Meta accounted for 75 percent of headset sales, followed by Apple at 5.2 Last year, Meta accounted for 75 percent of headset sales, followed by Apple at 5.2

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Prominent supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims mass production of a refreshed Apple Vision Pro with an M5 chipset is expected to begin in the second half of 2025. Ming-Chi Kuo has been reporting on Apple's supply chain for more than 10 years. The current Apple Vision Pro , released seven months ago, uses Apple's M2 chipset.

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