Samsung to Release XR Headset Developer Version in October
The full consumer launch of the mixed reality device is expected in early 2025, positioning it as a competitor to Apple's Vision Pro.
- Samsung's XR headset, codenamed 'Moohan', will feature Google's Android XR software and Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset.
- The device will include advanced features like OLED screens, hand and eye tracking, and eight tracking cameras.
- Initial plans for a 2024 launch were delayed to refine the technology, pushing the consumer release to March 2025.
- Samsung's entry into the XR market follows its previous foray into VR with the Gear VR, expanding its presence in augmented and mixed reality.
- The headset aims to compete with existing products from Apple and Meta, with Samsung Display providing the OLED on Silicon displays.