Arrr, matey! The Apple Vision Pro be havin' the power to make Samsung's XR headset walk the plank, ya see!
2023-07-08
Arrr, me hearties! News be reachin' me ears that the peculiar contraption knowed as the "extended reality headset" from Samsung be facin' a wee setback. But fear not, me mateys! Fret not, for they be plannin' to unleash this marvel upon the world come 2024, mark me words!
The launch of Samsung's XR (Extended Reality) headset has been delayed due to the arrival of the Apple Vision Pro. Originally scheduled for February 2024, the Samsung device is now expected to launch in mid-2024 or later. This delay is attributed to Samsung executives reevaluating their device after seeing the Vision Pro, potentially to improve the display sharpness. Samsung aims to ensure that their headset is not notably inferior to Apple's product, despite being cheaper. The Vision Pro is priced at $3,499 and will initially have limited availability. Details about the Samsung XR headset are still scarce, but it is believed to run on Google's Android software and use a Qualcomm chipset.XR, or Extended Reality, encompasses various types of related technologies. Augmented Reality (AR) involves overlaying digital objects onto the real world, while Virtual Reality (VR) creates self-contained digital environments. Mixed Reality (MR) is an enhanced form of AR, where digital objects interact with the physical world. The Apple Vision Pro is considered a mixed reality device, while the Meta Quest 3 mainly focuses on virtual reality. XR combines AR, VR, and MR, although the definitions of these terms vary among tech companies.
Although Samsung's XR headset remains a mystery, the extra time in development should lead to a better device and a stronger competitor to the Vision Pro when it eventually launches.