Samsung Android XR headset’s dev version could launch in October

XR enthusiasts have been eagerly waiting for the launch of a new Samsung Android XR headset for a while now. The South Korean tech giant announced its collaboration with Google and Qualcomm for a new XR headset initiative in February last year. The device was expected to launch in Q1 2024 but was repeatedly pushed back.

The details regarding the new Samsung Android XR headset have been scarce, up until now. According to a report by Business Insider, Samsung will launch a developer version of its Android XR headset later this year.

Samsung could start giving out an early version of its Android XR headset to developers at SDC 2024

According to the source, Samsung will launch a version of its Android XR headset for developers in October. Samsung has previously indicated that it will introduce something new in the XR segment before 2024 ends. But, this is the first time we’ve heard a specific month mentioned.

The report didn’t provide an exact launch date for the developer version. However, there’s a Samsung Developer Conference on October 3. If the report is true, the company could showcase its Android XR headset at this event. The brand may also start giving out the early version of the device to developers around the same time. So they can start making applications for the new headset.

It’s worth mentioning that during the recent Unpacked event, Rick Osterloh, Google’s SVP of Platforms & Devices, briefly mentioned the upcoming XR platform. Furthermore, TM Roh, President of Samsung’s Mobile Division, revealed that the new XR platform is “coming this year”. However, Roh refrained from sharing any other details like the features or general availability of the upcoming XR platform-powered headset.

The commercial product is said to be showcased in March 2025

Furthermore, the latest report suggests that Samsung could showcase the commercial version of the Android XR headset in March 2025. As always with rumors, nothing is certain until the company makes an official announcement.

Unfortunately, there’s not a lot known about the upcoming XR headset that’s Samsung developing with Google and Qualcomm. It could be a mixed bag offering all VR (virtual reality), AR (augmented reality), and MR (mixed reality) experiences in a single device. Only time will tell, so stay tuned for more updates in the future.