Samsung Galaxy XR: South Korean company Samsung has finally launched its Galaxy XR headset after a long wait. This will be the first device to run on Google’s Android XR operating system. Currently, it has been launched only in South Korea and America and in the coming time it may come to other markets also. Samsung has created it in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm and in this, users will get the support of Gemini AI. It will compete with the already existing Apple Vision Pro in the market.

Features of Galaxy XR headset

This headset weighing 545 grams has a micro-OLED display. It uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 processor and has 16GB RAM and 256GB storage. It has a 6.5MP 3D camera system, 2 high resolution main camera sensors, 6 tracking camera sensors, 4 eye tracking cameras and depth sensor. It comes with 2 two-way speakers, which support spatial audio. It can give 2.5 hours of video playback on a single charge.

Gemini will get deep integration

Google says that Android XR is the first Android platform that is completely designed for the Gemini era. This will open new avenues for people to explore, connect and create. In the new Galaxy XR headset, users will be able to interact through their voice, eyes and hand gestures. It will have deep integration of Gemini and it will respond by understanding the context as an intelligent assistant. Google has optimized many of its apps including Maps, Photos, Meet, Chrome, TV and YouTube for this. In this headset, the user has got the feature of immersive view in Google Maps, with the help of which any landmark can be explored in 3D. Similarly, the spatial tab on YouTube will help in viewing 180 and 360 degree content.

How much is the price?

This headset has been launched at a price of $1,799 (approximately Rs 1.58 lakh), which is almost half of the Apple Vision Pro. Under the launch offer, customers are being given free Google AI Pro, YouTube Premium, Google Play Pass, YouTube TV Plus subscription and NBA League Pass etc. for one year.

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We have told the 15 most important announcements of Google I/O 2025 below:

1. Gemini 2.5 and Gemini Live
Google launched Gemini 2.5 AI model, which comes with Deep Think Mode. The Gemini Live feature can now process camera, voice and web data together, making it easier to understand real-time tasks and instructions.

2. Project Astra: Real-Time Visual AI Assistant
Astra can now process camera and audio inputs in real-time. It recognizes objects, answers questions and gives instructions based on visual inputs.

3. Android 16: Adaptive UI and Privacy Shield
In Android 16, features like Adaptive UI and Privacy Shield have been added. Deep integration of Gemini AI was also seen, causing the user experience and personalized.

4. AI mode in Google search
The new AI Mode has been added to Google Search, which allows users to interact with Gemini Chatbot. This feature makes shopping, booking and real-time search even smarter.

5. Google Beam: 3D Video Calling
The Project Starline has now been rebranded under the name of Google Beam. It supports 3D video calling and is integrated with hardware partners like HP.

6. Imagen 4 and Veo 3: AI Generated Images and Video
IMAGEN 4 can now generate more detailed images, while VEO 3 has reached new heights in video and audio generations. A new AI filmmaking app named Flow has also been launched.

7. Android XR and Smartglasses
The Android XR platform is now ready for smartglasses. Google has partnered with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker to make smartglasses even more stylish and functional.

8. AI Ultra subscription plan
Google has launched a new AI Ultra subscription plan, priced at $ 250 per month. This plan comes with top-tier AI capability and exclusive features.

9. Personalized Smart Replies in Gmail
Gmail now understands the writing style of users and convenes personalized smart replies, causing emails to become more efficient.

10. Real-time translation in Google Meet
The real-time translation feature has now been added to Google Meet, making multi-language communication even easier.

11. Video and browsing support in Android Auto
Android Auto now supports video playback and browsing, which has made entertainment experience even better.

12. Stitch: AI-Powered UI Design Tool
Stitch is a new AI-powered tool that makes the UI design even easier and intelligent. This tool can prove to be a game-changer for developers.

13. Alphaevolve: AI coding agent
Deepmind has introduced a new AI coding agent called Alphaevolve, which can design and optimize complex algorithms. This is a major step in the field of AI.

14. Project Mariner: Browser-Based AI Agent
Project Mariner is a new browser-based AI agent that can interesting with a web interface, making the web navigation even smarter for users.

15. Notebooklm Plus and Ai Studio
Notebooklm Plus is a new AI-powered note-tech assistant, while AI helps developers to create AI-powered apps. Both these tools promise to take the productivity to new heights.