Introducing Galaxy XR, the first Android XR headset

By Admin

25 Oct, 2025

Samsung has officially launched Galaxy XR, marking a historic step in the evolution of immersive technology. Built on Android XR, Google’s newly introduced operating system for next-generation headsets and glasses, this powerful device merges the digital and physical worlds to redefine how we work, play, and create.

A New Reality with Android XR
The Samsung Galaxy XR is powered by Android XR, a platform designed to blend real-world awareness with advanced digital experiences. At its core is Gemini, an AI assistant that understands your surroundings, helping you interact naturally using your voice, hands, and eyes. This revolutionary headset allows users to seamlessly switch between complete virtual immersion and real-world presence   giving an infinite digital canvas to explore apps, entertainment, and creativity.

Endless Apps and Experiences
Being part of the Android ecosystem means the Galaxy XR supports millions of apps from Google Play, including:

• Streaming services like Crunchyroll, HBO Max, Peacock, and more.
  
  

• Reimagined Google apps such as Google Maps, YouTube, Google Photos, Google TV, Chrome, and Meet.
  
  

• Immersive games from Mirrorscape, Owlchemy Labs, and Resolution Games.
  
  

• Over 50 new XR experiences from Adobe, Calm, Fox Sports, MLB, and others.
  
  

Android XR’s open standards (including OpenXR, WebXR, and Unity) empower developers to bring even more creative and immersive content to life.

Gemini: The Intelligence Behind the Experience
What truly sets the Galaxy XR apart is Gemini Live, a next-generation AI designed to understand what you’re seeing and doing in real time. Whether you’re exploring, watching, or creating, Gemini helps you take action effortlessly through natural conversation.

Watch, Explore, and Create in XR

Enjoy movies and memories
Turn any room into your personal theater with Google TV or dive into immersive 180° and 360° videos on YouTube. With Google Photos, you can even transform your 2D memories into 3D experiences. Watching sports highlights? Simply ask Gemini for player stats   it understands what’s on-screen and provides instant info.

Explore your world
With Google Maps in XR, explore the globe in stunning 3D   stroll through Tokyo streets or fly over the Grand Canyon. Gemini acts as your intelligent guide; just look at a landmark and ask about its history. You can even use Circle to Search to identify objects in both virtual and real spaces without leaving your view.

Create your ultimate workspace
Transform how you work with multiple resizable apps around you   browse with Chrome, meet via Google Meet, or sketch in Concepts. For creators, apps like Adobe’s Project Pulsar allow immersive video editing directly in XR. Pair a keyboard or PC to turn your Galaxy XR into a full productivity hub. When things get cluttered, just say, “Hey Google, organize these windows,” and Gemini tidies everything instantly.

Availability and Explorer Pack
The Galaxy XR is available today starting at $1799 or $149/month through Samsung.com and Samsung Experience Stores in the US and Korea. Early adopters can join the Explorer Pack, which includes:

• 12 months of Google AI Pro, YouTube Premium, and Google Play Pass
  
  

• Special streaming offers: YouTube TV (US) or TVING Premium (Korea)
  
  

• Access to NBA League Pass or Coupang Play Sports Pass
  
  

• Bonus experiences like Status Pro’s NFL PRO ERA, Adobe Project Pulsar, Asteroid, and Calm
  
  

The Future of Immersive Computing Begins Now
With Galaxy XR, Samsung and Google are ushering in a new era of extended reality, where the boundaries between digital and physical spaces fade. This is just the beginning   with more devices, apps, and experiences powered by Android XR coming soon, the way we see and interact with technology is about to change forever.