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CNET
2 days ago
- Business
- CNET
Samsung Acknowledges Its 'Upcoming' Tri-Fold Phone on Earnings Call
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 may have just come out, but it appears the company is already teasing its next foldable phone that takes things to a whole other level. In an earnings call last week, which was shared by Seeking Alpha, Samsung noted it's pushing forward with its triple-screen foldable that's been rumored for months. It also acknowledge the imminent arrival of its Project Moohan mixed reality headset that it's developing with Google. Samsung reportedly said it's "preparing to introduce" the products this year. "We will drive sales of our premium mobile AI devices, including our newly launched foldables and aim to lead the market by expanding our ecosystem through innovative form factors like the upcoming Tri-Fold device and our first XR headset," the company reportedly said on the call. A representative for Samsung didn't immediately respond to CNET's request for comment. Now Playing: Galaxy Z Fold 7 Review: Samsung Finally Nailed the Foldable 07:14 Last month, Android Authority reported that a Samsung executive said the new foldable is "ready to go." That person reportedly told the publication: "We've had a tri-fold for some time, designed and everything. So it's not a new concept to us. What we're debating is the viability. When I say the viability, is there really a demand for this form factor?" It's an interesting consideration, as there arguably hasn't been overwhelming demand for thinner phones, and yet Samsung still debuted the slim Galaxy S25 Edge in May -- and then carried over that sleek design to the Z Fold 7. But it's possible that, as Samsung said when it debuted its latest book-style foldable, "feeling is believing," and people might be keen to get their hands on a phone that feels more innovative than many other devices currently on the market. Android Authority cites a South Korean publication that says the rumored tri-fold will have a 10-inch OLED display, a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and a triple camera system with a 200-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera -- just like the Z Fold 7. It could also have a 10-megapixel selfie camera. Rumors suggest it could cost around $3,000. It could first launch in China and South Korea before the company determines whether to extend availability elsewhere. Like thin phones, tri-folds are having a moment. Last month, Chinese company Tecno showed off its tri-fold concept, the Phantom Ultimate G Fold. There's also the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, which is available now outside the US. In a press conference during Samsung Unpacked in July, Roh Tae-moon, the acting head of Samsung Electronics' Device Experience Division, reportedly confirmed plans for the company to launch a tri-fold phone by the end of this year. The device has been dubbed the "Galaxy G Fold," though Samsung seemingly hasn't confirmed anything about that naming. "We are now focusing on perfecting the product and its usability, but we have not decided its name," The Korea Times quoted Roh. "As the product nears completion, we are planning to make a final decision soon." We'll see if Samsung ends up dropping more teasers in the coming months, like it did in the lead-up to the Z Fold 7.
Android Authority
7 days ago
- Android Authority
Don't worry, Samsung's Android XR headset is still launching this year
Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR During its most recent earnings call, Samsung has re-confirmed that its Project Moohan Android XR headset is launching 'this year.' Samsung has previously hinted at a 2025 release date, and this is the latest confirmation that it's still on track. An earlier report suggested Project Moohan could be released as early as October. Samsung has had a busy 2025, launching the Galaxy S25 series at the start of the year and most recently releasing the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Galaxy Watch 8 series. But there's another Samsung gadget that's still on track to be released this year, and it's arguably the company's most interesting: its Project Moohan Android XR headset. Samsung has remained pretty tight-lipped about Project Moohan since the headset was first teased in January, though it has repeatedly insisted that the headset is launching in 2025. But as the months roll on and there's still no sight of it, doubt has begun to creep in. Thankfully, Samsung is committing to getting its Android XR headset on store shelves before the end of 2025. In the company's latest earnings call on July 30, Samsung confirmed that Project Moohan will still launch 'this year.' The full quote reads as follows: 'Meanwhile, we are also preparing to introduce next-generation innovative products, including our XR headset and TriFold smartphone this year. Our XR headset, which seamlessly integrates the XR ecosystem developed in partnership with Google as well as multimodal AI capabilities will serve as a key stepping stone in solidifying our leadership in future technologies and further expanding the Galaxy ecosystem.' Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority Although Samsung didn't get specific about when 'this year' we'll see Project Moohan, previous reporting has suggested it could be sooner than you might expect. In June, one report claimed that Samsung would hold a Project Moohan launch event on September 29 this year. The headset would then reportedly launch on October 13 in South Korea, with availability in other markets (such as the US) following at a later date. For a device set to launch within the next five months, there's a lot we still don't know about Samsung's first Android XR headset. What kind of first-party XR experiences is Samsung crafting for it? How long will the battery last? What's the display resolution? And, perhaps most importantly, how much will it cost? Oh, and what's it actually going to be called? The good news is that we should have all of those answers sooner rather than later. Follow
Gizmodo
7 days ago
- Gizmodo
Samsung Will Finally Stop Screwing Around and Release Its Vision Pro Killer
Samsung is almost done teasing its first-ever XR headset. According to an investor call this week, Project Moohan, Samsung's Vision Pro killer, is set to be released in the second half of this year and will finally go on sale before the year is over. Given that Samsung has been teasing its headset for a year now, there's already a decent amount that we know about it. As any Vision Pro killer should be, Project Moohan will debut with some high-end specs. It will come with Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip, pancake lenses, and also feature a similar UI to Apple's Vision Pro that relies mostly on hand tracking (and eye tracking in the future) instead of physical controllers. The displays, which are arguably the Vision Pro's biggest selling point, will also likely be Micro OLED, just like Apple's $3,500 competitor. And, perhaps disappointingly, Project Moohan will also share a design quirk in common with the Vision Pro—it will use an external battery pack for power in an effort to take weight off the headset and your head. If you're reading this and thinking, 'So, what's the difference between Moohan and the Vision Pro?' it's hard to say at this point. One thing that Project Moohan will claim as a first, though, is the distinction of being the first headset to run on Android XR, which is Google's mixed-reality-specific operating system. How that stacks up to Apple's visionOS will be a major question since, again, seamless UI is one of the strengths of Vision Pro. Likely the biggest opportunity to differentiate itself from Apple will be in the price arena. Vision Pro is notoriously expensive, which makes it prohibitive for the vast majority of people who are interested in an Apple XR experience but can't justify the cost of several MacBook Pros to find out what it's like. And on that front, my hopes aren't super high for the reasons I just mentioned. Project Moohan has all of the things that make the Vision Pro expensive—a premium display, a hand-tracking-based UI, a premium chip, and premium materials. My wallet just cried a silent green tear while writing that. I'm leaving space for Samsung to surprise me on price, however. Vision Pro sales have been tepid at best since its release in 2024, and a huge part of that is likely due to price. Sure, Samsung is capable of playing the long game just like Apple, but a big part of convincing people to want more of a product is ensuring that they actually get a chance to use it in the first place. Either way, it's objectively exciting to see more (and bigger) players in the XR space, because the more attention there is, the closer we are to having headsets that are smaller, lighter, and cheaper.
Phone Arena
23-07-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
Samsung's Project Moohan XR headset is just an experiment
The XR ( Extended Reality ) headset that Samsung is about to release — dubbed Project Moohan — is apparently just an experiment, and not something long-term. Samsung does not plan on releasing further similar headsets at this time, and Project Moohan will be used to gauge consumer interest in XR. As with Meta's Orion smart glasses, the AR glasses that Apple is working on, and Google's own experiments in this field, Samsung is preparing ( translated source ) for the future of smartphones. All of these companies are betting on AR smart glasses replacing smartphones in the near future, especially after the advent of modern AI models. Samsung is apparently only releasing Project Moohan to see whether people even want something like this. If there's sufficient interest, then the company will more seriously consider investing in the research of AR smart are a lot of factors that will affect consumer demand, however. From the prevalence of immersive content, to the comfort, and the price tag, everything has the potential to turn off a potential customer. At least there shouldn't be a shortage of apps and content, as the headset will use Google's new Android XR operating system. Navigating Google Maps in Android XR. | Image credit — Google Samsung's largest reference point for Project Moohan is, naturally, the Apple Vision Pro. Apple's headset failed to sell particularly well, even in the enterprise sector, due to a really high price tag and a lack of practical use cases. Samsung can learn a lot from the Vision Pro for its own headset, like cutting down on redundant tech to keep the price more reasonable. Features like 'EyeSight' — the exterior display on Apple's headset — drove up the cost, and the headset retailed at $3,499. Even the most diehard VR enthusiasts had a hard time stomaching that price. Meta plans to release a consumer version of the Orion glasses in 2027, and Apple CEO Tim Cook is determined to launch a similar product before it. I fear that, if Project Moohan doesn't get the attention it needs, Samsung will abandon AR glasses. And if a player as important as Samsung drops out, then others may follow suit and the XR industry will come screeching to a halt.
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Phone Arena
07-07-2025
- Phone Arena
Samsung's Mixed Reality headset ‘Project Moohan' launching alongside Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7 [UPDATED]
Update from June 18, 2025: Project Moohan will be shown off at the Galaxy Unpacked event in July, but will release in September. The original story from June 11, 2025 follows below: At the tail end of last year, Samsung introduced Project Moohan: an MR ( Mixed Reality ) headset that will challenge the Apple Vision Pro. The headset was later spotted at Galaxy Unpacked back in January of this year, but there hasn't been any mention of a release date, until Moohan will reportedly be launching alongside the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 next month, according to a reliable source. Samsung's new foldables are coming out in early to mid-July, and we might even hear about a Galaxy Z Flip 7 SE. The headset will be running on Google's Android XR, which is exactly what it sounds like: an Android-based operating system for XR ( Extended Reality ) devices. Google and Samsung showed off Android XR in action last year as well, and it's basically a direct competitor to visionOS. Just like the Vision Pro, headsets running Android XR can be worn in public for various practical applications. Google Maps providing directions in Android XR. | Image credit — Google The Project Moohan headset, which might end up being called something else, has a myriad of checkboxes to tick to be a competitive offering. For starters, it absolutely has to be an affordable product. The Vision Pro 's $3,499 price tag was a dealbreaker for even the most diehard XR enthusiasts, so Samsung's headset has to cost significantly it has to have a purpose for existing. Gaming remains the biggest reason that people buy VR headsets today, something that Apple did away with in order to do things its own way. Apple admitted that was a mistake by introducing support for PSVR2 controllers on visionOS 26 at WWDC this month. Samsung not only needs to support today's best VR games, but also provide other practical applications for the headset too. Lastly, the headset needs to be comfortable. If Project Moohan cannot be worn for more than 30 minutes without getting uncomfortable, it won't see the mass adoption that Samsung hopes for. Hopefully, the company has learnt some lessons from the Vision Pro and will make its headset a lot more pleasant to use. I think it highly unlikely that Project Moohan will compete with the Meta Quest 3 or Quest 3S when it comes to price. Meta's headsets remain the most practical choice for people just looking to play some VR or MR games. But if Samsung prices it right and markets it better, I definitely see a market emerging for Project Moohan. Especially after there was no news about an Apple Vision Pro 2 at WWDC. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
