Galaxy XR’s new feature makes video calls feel face-to-face

by dbadmin | Dec 8, 2025 | Android XR, Google, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy XR

TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy XR headset is getting a new “Likeness” feature. It works just like Apple Vision Pro’s Persona, allowing users to create hyper-realistic avatars of themselves to use during video calls. Likeness is rolling out in beta starting today. Google...

Stuck on a plane? Galaxy XR can now be your in-flight entertainment system.

by dbadmin | Dec 8, 2025 | Android XR, Google, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy XR, VR

Credit: Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR Google has confirmed that the Galaxy XR headset will get a travel mode feature. This mode keeps the headset’s view and UI stable when on a moving plane or train. This comes after Apple first introduced a travel mode on the...

Google is making playing PC games on Android XR as easy as opening an app

by dbadmin | Dec 8, 2025 | Android XR, Google, News, Samsung Galaxy XR

TL;DR Google’s introducing PC Connect, for streaming your computer’s display to an Android XR headset. PC Connect supports multiple computers, letting you jump from one to another. Beta access to PC Connect begins today. Samsung’s Galaxy XR is here, and while both it...

I tried Google’s 3 new Android XR glasses prototypes, and they’re incredible

by dbadmin | Dec 8, 2025 | Android XR, Features, Smart Glasses, Wearables

A few months ago, Meta held one of the most disastrous launch events in recent memory, at which it unveiled the Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses. Despite the wave of technical issues that flat-out ruined many of the live demos on stage, Meta still won the day, because its...

Project Aura puts the Galaxy XR experience into a pair of lightweight glasses

by dbadmin | Dec 8, 2025 | Android XR, AR, Google, News, Smart Glasses, XREAL

Credit: Google / XREAL TL;DR As part of its Android XR plans, Google has unveiled a new look at XREAL’s Project Aura, Android XR’s first wired smart glasses. Project Aura pairs lightweight, optical see-through AR-style lenses with a tethered computing puck and runs...

I wish I waited for Galaxy XR instead of going broke on Vision Pro

by dbadmin | Dec 3, 2025 | Android XR, Apple, Apple Vision Pro, Features, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy XR

I’m one of the few people who spent $3,500 on the Apple Vision Pro on launch day, and one year later, I have regrets. I’ve always been intrigued by extended- and mixed-reality headsets since I spend long hours working on computers and love watching immersive content....