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Samsung to Unveil Project Moohan Headset Tonight, Launching First Android XR Device

Built on Google’s Android XR with Qualcomm, the headset targets the premium tier against Apple’s Vision Pro.

Overview

  • The Galaxy Event livestream begins October 21 at 10 p.m. ET on Samsung’s YouTube channel and the Samsung Newsroom.
  • Samsung is offering a no‑commitment reservation that includes a $100 store credit toward additional eligible products.
  • Google Photos is adding a Spatial tab and a “Go immersive” prompt for Android XR, though early tests reported crashes.
  • Samsung’s device is expected to feature Gemini AI for contextual assistance across apps such as YouTube, Maps, Chrome and Photos.
  • Leaks point to high‑resolution micro‑OLED displays, a Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip, hand and eye tracking with optional controllers, an external battery pack, and a potential price range of roughly $1,800 to $2,900.