Samsung has just unveiled a device that could change the way we experience technology. Meet the Samsung Galaxy XR, a sleek headset that blends virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI) into one immersive experience. At the heart of this device is Android XR, a brand-new operating system co-created with Google and Qualcomm.
This isn’t just another gadget. The Galaxy XR turns your everyday surroundings into a digital playground, opening up new ways to watch, play, work, and explore—all with the help of Samsung’s hardware, Google’s software, and Gemini, Google’s smart AI assistant built right into the headset.
Android XR: The Operating System That Feels Like Magic
The biggest star of the Galaxy XR is Android XR, designed to make digital life feel natural and intuitive. Instead of staring at a flat screen, you can interact with apps, games, and media in 3D using your hands, voice, and even your eyes. Samsung calls this the “infinite screen,” and it’s exactly what it sounds like—you can float apps around you, resize windows, or switch between a fully virtual world and a mixed reality view that still lets you see your real room.
This dual-mode design is a game-changer. Want to watch a movie in VR without losing track of your surroundings? Done. Need to check your calendar while exploring a virtual city? Easy. Android XR makes extended reality practical for daily life, not just fun and games.
A Whole New World of Content
Because the Galaxy XR runs on Android, it can access thousands of apps from Google Play, but what’s exciting is the new content made specifically for XR.
Google Apps Reimagined:
Google Maps with 3D Immersive View lets you walk streets virtually or soar above landmarks.
Google Photos converts your 2D pictures into 3D memories you can step into.
YouTube now has a spatial tab for VR videos.
Google TV is like having a giant cinema screen wherever you are.
Google Meet brings clearer, more engaging video calls.
Entertainment and Games: Stream shows on Crunchyroll, HBO Max, and Peacock, or dive into immersive games from studios like Mirrorscape, Owlchemy Labs, and Adobe’s new XR experiences.
Android XR also supports open standards like OpenXR and Unity, making it easy for developers to bring their content to the platform, which means more games, apps, and experiences keep coming.
Meet Gemini: Your AI Sidekick
What makes the Samsung Galaxy XR stand out is Gemini, Google’s AI assistant. Gemini isn’t just a voice helper—it understands what’s happening in your XR space. Want to know more about a building you see in a virtual city? Gemini can tell you instantly. Watching a game? Ask about a player’s stats, and Gemini responds in real time.
Gemini can also help you organize your virtual workspace. Too many windows open? Just say, “Hey Google, organize these windows,” and Gemini tidies everything up automatically. It’s like having a personal assistant inside your headset.
Fun, Work, and Creativity in XR
Here’s what you can do with the Galaxy XR and Gemini:
Watch & Relive Memories:
Turn your room into a personal cinema for YouTube or Google TV.
Convert old 2D photos into 3D memories and walk through them.
Ask Gemini questions about what you’re watching in real time.
Explore the World:
Walk through Tokyo or fly over the Grand Canyon from your living room.
Point at objects or landmarks and get instant info from Gemini.
Use Circle to Search to find details about anything, real or virtual, without stopping your experience.
Work & Create:
Use the “infinite desktop” to open multiple apps and Chrome tabs around you.
Create like a pro with apps like Adobe’s Project Pulsar for video editing or TopHatch’s Concepts for sketching.
Let Gemini organize your workspace so you can focus on your work, not clutter.
Pricing, Availability, and the Explorer Pack
The Samsung Galaxy XR is now available at $1,799 or $149 per month. You can buy it on Samsung.com or at Samsung Experience stores in the US and Korea. Demo units are also available at select Samsung and Google stores in New York and California.
Samsung is also offering a special Explorer Pack, including:
12 months of Google AI Pro, YouTube Premium, and Google Play Pass
$1 trials for YouTube TV or TVING Premium
Access to NBA League Pass, Coupang Play Sports Pass, and XR apps like NFL PRO ERA, Project Pulsar, Asteroid, and Calm
This pack is perfect for early adopters who want to experience everything Android XR and Galaxy XR have to offer.
Galaxy XR is Just the Beginning
The Samsung Galaxy XR is not just a headset—it’s the start of a new era. By combining Samsung’s hardware, Android XR, and Gemini AI, it sets the stage for a future where digital and real life blend seamlessly. From immersive entertainment to creative workspaces, this headset shows what the future of computing looks like—interactive, smart, and truly immersive.
With developers already building new apps and future devices like AI-powered glasses on the way, the Galaxy XR marks the dawn of Android XR and a whole new world of immersive computing.
The era of AI-powered, immersive experiences is here, and Samsung Galaxy XR is leading the charge.