Gemini could soon offer Apple-like 3D avatars, because that’s a great use for AI

by dbadmin | Feb 4, 2026 | Android XR, Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, News, Samsung Galaxy XR

TL;DR Gemini could soon let you create your 3D avatars using Gemini. We’ve learned that Google is working on a feature called “Characters,” similar to the Likeness feature on the Galaxy XR or personas created with the Apple Vision headset. The exact utility remains...

Samsung just gave Galaxy XR owners one more reason to never take off their headset

by dbadmin | Jan 29, 2026 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy XR, VR

TL;DR Samsung has released a dedicated SmartThings app for Galaxy XR. The app is missing a few features, including Map View. One of the biggest concerns about the Galaxy XR before its launch was app support. While the Galaxy XR isn’t in as bad of a position as the...

Samsung confirms AR glasses with multimodal AI capabilities are coming this year

by dbadmin | Jan 29, 2026 | Android XR, AR, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy XR

Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has confirmed that its next-gen AR glasses are coming later this year. The company made the announcement during its recent earnings call. Samsung has promised that the device will deliver rich and immersive...

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...