Samsung Galaxy XR: Redefining Immersive Tech with Android XR and Gemini AI

With the launch of Galaxy XR, Samsung is blending your digital and physical worlds effortlessly.  As the first headset to run on Android XR, Galaxy XR offers a dynamic platform for next-generation headsets and smart glasses, promising to transform how we interact with apps, entertainment, and information.

Android XR: A New Platform for Immersion

Built on Android XR, Galaxy XR allows users to navigate between immersive virtual spaces and the real world with ease. Controls are intuitive with voice, hand, and eye tracking making managing the interface feel natural. The headset is compatible with a wide variety of Google Play apps, both established favorites and innovative XR-specific experiences.

• Immersive Google Apps: Enjoy enhanced versions of Maps, Photos, YouTube, Google TV, Chrome, and Meet, all optimized for XR.
  
  
• Streaming and Gaming: Access popular streaming services like Crunchyroll, HBO Max, and Peacock, alongside immersive games from top developers.
  
  
• Developer Ecosystem: Over 50 new XR experiences from industry leaders such as Adobe, Calm, Fox Sports, and MLB, with robust support for OpenXR, WebXR, and Unity.

The integration of Gemini Live, the advanced AI assistant, sets Galaxy XR apart. Gemini understands your context, offering real-time support and information simply by engaging in conversation.

Transforming Entertainment and Exploration

Movies, Memories, and More

Turn any room into a private theater with Google TV, or explore YouTube’s vast collection of 180- and 360-degree VR content. Google Photos now lets you relive your 2D images as immersive 3D experiences. With Gemini by your side, you can ask about a movie, get real-time sports stats, or enhance your entertainment experience instantly.

Discover the World in 3D

Thanks to Google Maps’ Immersive View, users can virtually walk through cities, soar above landmarks, or revisit favorite spots in realistic 3D. Circle to Search lets you learn more about anything you see, just draw a circle around points of interest for instant information, all without breaking your immersion.

Next-Level Productivity and Creativity

Galaxy XR reimagines your workspace. Run multiple apps simultaneously in a customizable, panoramic environment. Arrange documents, browsers, and media apps around you, or connect a keyboard, mouse, or PC for a full desktop setup. Creative professionals benefit from launch tools like Adobe’s Project Pulsar for immersive video editing and Concepts for sketching. Gemini acts as both organizer and creative collaborator, handling tasks and brainstorming on demand.

Availability and Exclusive Offers

Galaxy XR is available now for $1,799 or $149/month, through Samsung’s online store and select Experience locations in the US and Korea. Hands-on demos are offered at Samsung and Google Stores. Early adopters can take advantage of the exclusive Explorer Pack, which includes:

• 12 months of Google AI Pro, YouTube Premium, and Google Play Pass
• Trial access to YouTube TV or TVING Premium
• 2025-2026 NBA League Pass or Coupang Play Sports Pass
• Exclusive content from Status Pro, Adobe’s Project Pulsar, Asteroid, and Calm

Note: Terms, auto-renewals, and availability may vary by region. The Explorer Pack offers a robust introduction to what Galaxy XR and Android XR can deliver.

The Future of XR Begins Now

Samsung and Google have set the stage for the next era of extended reality. With Galaxy XR, the boundaries between digital and physical life blur, offering new ways to watch, explore, and create. This is just the beginning expect even more innovation as Android XR evolves.

Source: The Keyword (Google Blog)