Mixed Reality Handset

Samsung's maiden Galaxy XR headset takes on Apple's Vision Pro with a lighter design, Gemini AI features, and native Netflix and YouTube support. Here's how they compare to each other

Reportedly, this lighter Vision headset may not operate independently and could instead require a connection to an iPhone or Mac to function

Apple is also working on a second-generation Vision Pro, focusing on improving enterprise uses such as viewing medical images during surgeries or for use in flight simulators

Vivo showcased a prototype model of its maiden mixed-reality headset, called Vision, at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025 in China

Samsung XR glasses initial reveal expected in January; full launch slated for Q3 CY2025 alongside next-generation Galaxy Z foldable devices

Reportedly, Apple is working on "several ideas" for its Vision headset line, but the second-generation Vision Pro is the only model with a release schedule

The new product will reportedly feature a display and a battery, while sending data to a paired iPhone for processing

Alongside a more affordable Vision headset, Apple might introduce Meta Ray-Ban-like smart glasses and AirPods with built-in cameras for visual intelligence

Apart from a high-end Apple Vision Pro competitor, Meta is reportedly working on the next-generation Quest headsets that would feature a standard and a premium model

Third-party hardware makers can now use Meta's Horizon OS, which powers its Quest headsets, to develop their own mixed reality devices

The Vision Pro headset will be available for pre-orders in the US starting January 19 with availability starting from February 2, announced Apple earlier this month

Compared to the last generation chip, the Plus variant has a higher GPU frequency that is said to deliver more realistic and detailed experiences in MR and VR environments

The online searches for Mixed Reality (MR) skyrocketed 1,130 per cent globally on Google after Apple unveiled its MR headset Vision Pro last week, a report showed on Monday

As rumours and leaks have sparked for years, Apple may finally unveil its mixed reality headset, a larger 15-inch option for the MacBook Air and more technology at Worldwide Developers Conference 2023

American tech giant Google wants to make it easier for others to make powerful mixed reality experiences with the official release of a new Google Cloud tool, Immersive Stream for XR

Apple will reportedly bring health and wellness experiences in its upcoming augmented reality (AR) - mixed reality (MR) headset, media reports said

American tech giant Apple is apparently working on a way to let you make apps for its long-rumoured mixed reality headset using Siri

Tech giant Apple may use 'Reality' in the name and branding of its long-rumoured mixed reality headset, according to trademark applications

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Ruben Caballero was one of the founding leaders of the iPhone hardware team and later expanding his role to include iPad, Apple Watch, Macintosh and all other hardware products