Samsung Announces Development of Android-Powered XR Headset

Samsung teased its upcoming Android-powered XR headset during the launch of the Galaxy Fold 6 and Watch Ultra at the recent Unpacked event.

According to Business Insider, the device is currently under the codename "Moohan" which is slated to be released in October for developers.

Samsung Plans Schedule for XR Headset Launch

Samsung briefly confirmed that the XR platform project, in partnership with Qualcomm, is still going strong and is under development at the moment. The project was first announced last January 2023.

Samsung's president of Mobile Division, TM Roh, also revealed that the new XR platform is slated to come this year. However, the launch and public availability could be longer than that.

According to the new report, Samsung is planning to unveil the developer version of the XR headset by October. Meanwhile, the consumer launch will follow through by March 2025.

As of writing, the company has yet to provide more details about the new platform and device. The device was initially expected to launch ahead of Apple Vision Pro but was eventually pushed back to give time for further development.

Google Moves Out of XR Competition, Offers Partnership Instead to Samsung

Earlier this year, Google laid off employees under its first-party augmented reality hardware team. An employee also disclosed that the company does not have any ambition to compete for the foreseeable future.

Google is reportedly focused on relationship management and creating partnerships with other companies to continue its AR ambitions. The tech giant is speculated to be running prototypes of Moohan and other devices using Qualcomm chips.

A rumor is also building up about Samsung's plan to be the first one to develop glasses that are compatible with Google's AR software.