Meet Galaxy XR, Android’s first mixed reality headset

Galaxy XR is Android’s first XR headset

Samsung has just launched the Galaxy XR, marking Android’s first headset designed for mixed reality. It blends your digital apps with the physical world for an entirely new way to interact with technology.

Powered by Android XR, this headset introduces an AI assistant called Gemini that helps you explore apps, games, and digital content while staying aware of your surroundings.

Explore apps on an infinite screen

The Galaxy XR gives you an endless virtual canvas to arrange and use apps. You can interact naturally using your voice, hands, or even your eyes, creating a seamless tech experience.

From streaming services to games, and even Google’s reimagined apps for XR, you can access millions of applications and enjoy them in immersive 3D environments.

Gemini makes tech smarter

Gemini is the AI companion built for Galaxy XR. It understands what you’re looking at and helps you take action, whether checking stats, finding information, or controlling apps.

This makes everyday tasks like catching up on content, exploring locations, or managing your workspace smoother and more intuitive than ever before.

Turn any room into a private theater

With Galaxy XR, you can watch immersive 180 and 360-degree videos on YouTube, enjoy movies on Google TV, or step into your 3D memories via Google Photos.

Gemini can surface contextual information related to what you’re viewing, helping you explore details without leaving the experience, making your entertainment interactive and smart.

Explore the world in stunning 3D

Galaxy XR brings Google Maps to life with immersive 3D views. Fly over landmarks, walk streets virtually, and explore destinations from the comfort of your living room.

Gemini can answer questions on the go, and the Circle to Search feature lets you get information about anything you see, both digital or real-world, without interrupting your experience.

Your ultimate workspace goes virtual

The Galaxy XR turns any space into a massive virtual workspace. Open multiple apps, resize windows, and arrange your environment to suit your workflow perfectly.

From Google Docs and Chrome tabs to immersive creative apps like Project Pulsar and Concepts, Gemini helps organize and optimize your workspace with simple voice commands.

Connect your PC and peripherals

You can pair Galaxy XR with a keyboard, mouse, or even your PC for a complete desktop experience. All your digital tools can coexist in one seamless space.

This makes it perfect for multitasking, editing, or designing in XR, with Gemini ready to assist and keep your apps organized automatically.

Immersive gaming like never before

Galaxy XR supports games from top studios like Mirrorscape, Owlchemy Labs, and Resolution Games, bringing you into fully immersive worlds where you can interact naturally.

With Gemini assisting, you can get in-game info, navigate controls, and enjoy a responsive, dynamic experience without breaking your flow, whether questing, battling bosses, exploring worlds, or coordinating with teammates.

Streamlined content for creators

New apps made for Android XR allow creators to explore video editing, sketching, and more in immersive 3D environments. Project Pulsar and TopHatch’s Concepts are just the start.

Gemini can assist in organizing your creative space, brainstorming ideas, and making adjustments instantly, turning XR into a collaborative and productive experience.

Open standards for more innovation

Android XR is built on open standards with support for OpenXR, WebXR, and Unity, making it easier for developers to create fresh, immersive content for the Galaxy XR.

This ensures the headset will keep growing with innovative apps and experiences, encouraging more creators to bring new ideas into the XR space.

Step into your memories

With Google Photos on XR, your old 2D pictures and videos become immersive 3D memories. You can literally step into your favorite moments and relive them vividly.

Gemini adds context while exploring memories, surfacing relevant information, and helping you organize notes and tasks. It reduces manual effort and makes your browsing experience more interactive, engaging, and personal.

Limited time Explorer Pack

Limited-time Explorer Pack: 12 months of Google AI Pro, YouTube Premium, and Google Play Pass, plus a $1/month trial of YouTube TV for 3 months (US) and the 2025–26 NBA League Pass season, along with access to NFL PRO ERA, Adobe Project Pulsar, Asteroid, and Calm (terms apply).

This pack gives you hands-on access to premium apps and experiences, letting you explore the full potential of the Galaxy XR right away.

Pricing and availability

The Galaxy XR is priced at $1,799 or $149 per month and is available today from Samsung.com and Samsung Experience Stores. You can also book in-store demos at select Google Stores in New York and California.

Those eager to try it can also book demos in stores, giving a firsthand experience of the immersive possibilities offered by Android XR.

More experiences are coming

Samsung and Android XR promise more apps and content in the near future. Developers are already creating new ways to interact, learn, and play within XR.

The Galaxy XR is just the beginning, and early users can expect a growing library of immersive experiences and innovative tools for work and play.

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Step into the XR future today

Galaxy XR opens a new chapter in mixed reality, letting users interact with apps, games, and media like never before. The technology blends seamlessly with everyday life.

With Android XR and Gemini AI guiding the experience, your digital and physical worlds finally connect, giving a glimpse into the future of computing and entertainment.

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