Samsung Unveils Galaxy XR: First Android-Powered Extended Reality Headset with Gemini Integration for Immersive Work, Play, and Creation
Introducing Galaxy XR, the first Android XR headset, designed to deliver a seamless blend of virtual and real-world experiences. Built on the Android XR platform, Galaxy XR offers an infinite screen where you can explore apps, stay connected, and interact naturally using voice, hand gestures, and eye tracking. With Android XR, you gain access to a vast ecosystem of apps from Google Play. This includes Google apps reimagined for XR—such as Google Maps, Google Photos, YouTube, Google TV, Chrome, and Meet—as well as immersive games from studios like Mirrorscape, Owlchemy Labs, and Resolution Games. Over 50 new XR-specific experiences are already available from creators like Adobe, Calm, Fox Sports, and MLB, with more on the way thanks to open standards like OpenXR, WebXR, and Unity support. What sets Galaxy XR apart is the integration of Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, which is now built to understand and act within the XR environment. Gemini Live can see and understand what you're doing in real time, making it easier to get help or take action across your apps with just a conversation. Here are three ways Galaxy XR transforms how you watch, explore, and create: Watch movies and relive memories Transform any room into a private theater. With YouTube, enjoy a wide range of 180 and 360-degree VR content, plus a new spatial tab for 3D-converted videos. Google TV lets you watch movies on a giant, resizable screen. With Google Photos, turn your 2D memories into 3D experiences, allowing you to step inside your favorite moments. If you're watching a basketball highlight, just ask Gemini for a player’s stats—Gemini sees the action and delivers the information instantly. Create your ultimate workspace Set up a personal, infinite workspace with multiple apps open at any size. Arrange your browser, documents, and music app in a 360-degree space around you. Use Chrome with tabs in a curved layout, or expand video tiles in Google Meet to clearly see facial expressions. New apps like Adobe’s Project Pulsar for immersive video editing and TopHatch’s Concepts for digital sketching are now available. You can also connect a keyboard, mouse, or link your PC for a full desktop experience. When your workspace gets cluttered, simply say, “Hey Google, organize these windows,” and Gemini will instantly rearrange everything into a clean, efficient layout. Explore and interact in new ways Galaxy XR brings apps and content to life in ways not possible on traditional screens. Whether you're browsing, creating, or relaxing, Gemini acts as a proactive assistant, understanding context and helping you navigate effortlessly. From enhancing entertainment to boosting productivity, Galaxy XR opens up a new dimension of digital interaction—powered by Android XR and built for the future.
