Samsung to Unveil First Device Powered by Google’s Android XR on October 21
Samsung is scheduled to officially reveal its highly anticipated extended reality (XR) headset, codenamed Project Moohan, which will also mark the debut of Google’s new Android XR operating system, on October 21 at 10 PM ET.
The livestream event will be broadcast live on the company’s YouTube page and the official Samsung Newsroom. Samsung promises Project Moohan will unlock the “true potential” of mixed-reality devices, signaling a significant step forward in the evolution of spatial computing.
Android XR is specifically designed for XR, VR, and AR devices, and Samsung’s headset is expected to showcase the operating system’s new capabilities. According to Samsung, the technology “seamlessly blends everyday utility with immersive new experiences.” Rumors suggest the headset will feature a high-end display, advanced tracking, and integration with Google’s Gemini AI, potentially positioning it as a premium competitor to devices like the Apple Vision Pro.
While official specifications remain under wraps, leaks indicate a potential price range of $1,800 to $2,800. Samsung officials stated that the livestream will confirm or refute these details and provide a comprehensive look at Project Moohan’s features and functionality.
Following the livestream, Samsung will begin taking pre-orders for Project Moohan, with shipping expected to begin in early 2025.
Samsung is set to officially reveal its long-anticipated Android extended reality (XR) headset, which has been codenamed Project Moohan. The company has scheduled a livestream event for October 21 at 10PM ET.
The event will be streamed live via the company’s YouTube page and on the official Samsung Newsroom site. We don’t know how long the stream will be, but Samsung promises that Project Moohan will open up the “true potential” of mixed-reality devices.
This isn’t just a reveal for a mixed-reality headset. Moohan is the very first device that uses Google’s new Android XR operating system, which has been specifically designed for XR, VR and AR devices like glasses and headsets. We’ll finally get to see what all the fuss is about and what kind of new tools the OS brings to the table.
Samsung says that this technology “seamlessly blends everyday utility with immersive new experiences.” Hopefully we’ll get a look at both everyday utility and immersive new experiences during the livestream.
We don’t have official specs about the headset itself, but there have been plenty of leaks and rumors that will be confirmed or refuted during the stream. Leaks have suggested it includes a high-end display, advanced tracking and Gemini integration. These same leaks indicate a potential price tag of $1,800 to $2,800, making it more of a rival to the Apple Vision Pro than Meta’s new Ray-Ban Display glasses.
