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Android Authority
31-07-2025
- 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


Phone Arena
31-07-2025
- Phone Arena
Samsung confirms tri-fold phone and XR headset for later this year
Stylized version of Samsung tri-fold render from One UI teardown. | Image credit — Android Authority Samsung has officially confirmed that both a tri-folding smartphone and an XR headset will launch before the end of 2025. The announcement came during the company's latest earnings call, where it also reiterated its commitment to new AI-powered form factors across the Galaxy ecosystem. The long-rumored Galaxy Z TriFold, will reportedly use two inward-folding hinges that fully protect the flexible display when shut. That contrasts with Huawei's outward-folding Mate XT Ultimate, where part of the screen remains exposed even when folded. This approach could make the device more durable and give it an edge over Huawei's — especially as the foldables market becomes more competitive. According to what was said in the earnings call, Samsung is targeting an October release for this TriFold. This would make it the first (globally available, I hope) mainstream tri-folding smartphone from a major global brand. Apple, by comparison, is not expected to launch its first foldable iPhone until sometime in late 2026. — Samsung Electronics second quarter 2025 results The Galaxy Z Fold 7, which recently set preorder records in the US, already showed that demand for advanced foldables is growing. Adding a TriFold to the lineup would further differentiate Samsung's portfolio and help fend off rising competition from Huawei, Honor, and others working on alternative form factors. Samsung's "Project Moohan" XR headset. | Image credit — Samsung In the same earnings call, Samsung confirmed it will also launch its XR headset before year's end. Unlike the Apple Vision Pro, which uses Apple's visionOS, Samsung's headset will be the first to run Android XR. From a competitive standpoint, Samsung's decision to move ahead of Apple in both foldables and XR shows a more aggressive approach than usual. Historically, Apple has waited to perfect hardware categories before entering, while Samsung often aims to be first. This time, that head start might prove useful. If Samsung can deliver real durability and usability in its TriFold, without making the device too bulky, it could set a new benchmark. Still, as prices did increase for the Galazy Z Fold 7 this year, what the price point will be for a TriFold is still a big consideration. That and software optimization will ultimately determine whether this form factor becomes mainstream or remains niche in the global market.


Gizmodo
31-07-2025
- 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.


Android Authority
31-07-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
Samsung confirms earlier launch for Galaxy S25 FE, teases more big releases for 2025
SammyGuru TL;DR Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy S25 FE will launch earlier this year. An August or early September release is likely, meaning it could go on sale well before October. The company also shared its plans to launch its first tri-fold phone, XR headset, new entry-level Galaxy A phones, and the Galaxy Tab S11 series later in 2025. Samsung has just released its Q2 2025 financial results, and along with the numbers came a preview of what's next for the tech giant's mobile division. Among the most notable revelations, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy S25 FE is coming earlier than last year. Daniel Araujo, VP of Samsung's Mobile Experience division, stated during the earnings call: For the Galaxy S25 series, we will focus on maintaining sales momentum with seasonal promotions as well as an earlier launch of the S25 FE. This points to a potential August or early September reveal for the phone, pulling it ahead of the Galaxy S24 FE's late September 2024 launch and subsequent October release. The earlier timeline for the Galaxy S25 FE launch may be part of Samsung's broader strategy to make room for a packed release schedule later in the year. The company also confirmed during the call that it plans to unveil several other high-profile devices in the second half of 2025, including its first-ever 'tri-fold' smartphone. Samsung also said that its long-anticipated Project Moohan XR headset is on track to launch later this year alongside new entry-level models in the Galaxy A series, presumably including the recently leaked Galaxy A17. The next-generation Galaxy Tab S11 series is also coming, as Samsung confirmed to Android Authority back in July. Follow


GSM Arena
18-06-2025
- GSM Arena
Here's when Samsung's XR headset is rumored to launch
Samsung's first XR headset, currently codenamed Project Moohan, has already been showcased by the company a bunch of times, but it's still not fully official. A new report out of Korea claims the company has now set a date for its unveiling: September 29. Then, it will become available for purchase on October 13, in Korea first. After the domestic market launch, it will gradually start to make its way to other places. This will be the first headset to use Android XR, which, as the name implies, is a version of Android made specifically for such headsets. Android XR itself was initially announced last year and is jointly developed by Google and Samsung, following their co-development success with the last few versions of Wear OS. You won't be surprised to find out that Android XR will include Google's Gemini AI. The Samsung headset is using Qualcomm's XR+ Gen 2 chipset, which is apparently manufactured by Samsung using a 4nm process. Before its full unveiling, the Samsung XR headset will be showcased once again at the company's Unpacked event next month, where it will announce the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7. Source (in Korean)