Samsung teases upcoming Android XR headset and glasses [Gallery]

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After Google teased work on an Android XR headset at the end of last year, we’re finally getting a little closer as Samsung took the time at Galaxy Unpacked to tease a possibly upcoming AI headset alongside the Galaxy S25 series.

During the latter portion of the Galaxy S25 launch event, Samsung teased a surprising new move into AR/VR. Google has coined the OS Android XR, where the XR stands for “extended reality.” In contrast to standard AR or VR, XR encompasses all virtual and augmented reality experiences. For a device like the Samsung Headset, the moniker makes plenty of sense.

During Samsung Unpacked 2025, Samsung publicly reiterated that it’s working on an Android XR hardware with Google. The company alluded to developing upcoming XR headset and possibly glasses. During that mention, an XR headset silhouette graced the screen, resembling something like an Apple Vision Pro headset. It could be assumed that Samsung is diving head-first into XR hardware. The company is otherwise silent on what it’s actually developing for consumers, and what form(s) it takes.

It’s been expected that Samsung might release something similar in 2025. Google announced Android XR and noted that the new OS would be launching on Samsung’s hardware during the year. With the big Gemini push we’ve seen, this medium seems like as good a spot as any to launch an AI-focused headset that could bring XR to a new level. The Android XR SDK is already in the developer’s hands, and it’ll be exciting to see what Samsung can do in terms of selling the product in terms of practical use.

Google and Samsung have envisioned an Android XR headset as an infinite desktop. With apps baked in like Chrome, YouTube, Google TV, and more, it’s easy to see how this could be an Apple Vision Pro competitor. Time will tell if Samsung and Google can make an impression with the first physical consumer-facing XR product.

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