Tag: Samsung Gear VR

Samsung’s new Gear VR and controller will go on sale on April 21, priced at $129

Samsung announced its first Gear VR headset with controller powered by Oculus at its Mobile World Congress press conference in Barcelona. Today, at its Galaxy S8 unpacked event, the company has announced the pricing and the availability details of the product.

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The new Samsung Gear VR will be available from April 21st and the device will cost you $129 in the United States. If you already own a Gear VR then you can get the controller separately for $39. Continue reading “Samsung’s new Gear VR and controller will go on sale on April 21, priced at $129”

Facebook launches Facebook 360 for Samsung Gear VR

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Facebook has released Facebook 360 app for Samsung Gear VR that is powered by Oculus. The social network revealed that over 25 million 360 photos and more than 1 million 360 videos have been posted on its platform. Continue reading “Facebook launches Facebook 360 for Samsung Gear VR”

Samsung launches new Gear VR headset in India for Rs. 7290

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Samsung has launched the new Gear VR headset for the Galaxy Note7 in India along with the Galaxy Note7. It has the same design as the previous Gear VR, but the Field of View (viewing angle) has been increased from 96 degrees to 101 degrees for an immersive video and gaming experience. Continue reading “Samsung launches new Gear VR headset in India for Rs. 7290”

Samsung’s ‘Next Big Thing’ strategy is beyond phones

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As worldwide smartphone sales to slow in 2016, Samsung believes that the ‘totality of ecosystem’ is more important and it is definitely beyond phones. Continue reading “Samsung’s ‘Next Big Thing’ strategy is beyond phones”

Oculus adds social games and brings Facebook sharing to Samsung Gear VR

Oculus, the maker of Samsung Gear VR headset is getting into the social media game and bringing the much needed social experience to the world of virtual reality. The company has added a bunch of new features to the Samsung Gear VR and is even bringing new Facebook sharing features.

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Samsung Gear VR launched in India for Rs. 8200

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Samsung has launched its new Gear VR Powered by Oculus at an event in India, as expected. It is compatible with Samsung Galaxy Note5, Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge smartphones, is 22% lighter than previous Gear VR Innovator Edition and has an improved touchpad that provides easier control to access films, gaming, 360 degree video and experiential content available for Gear VR. It also comes with a new foam cushioning to make the device more comfortable to wear, according to Samsung. Continue reading “Samsung Gear VR launched in India for Rs. 8200”

Samsung Gear VR Powered by Oculus now available for pre-order at $99.99

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Samsung and Oculus announced a new Gear VR headset aimed at consumers, back in September. Now the latest Gear VR headset is available for pre-order in the U.S. It is compatible with Samsung Galaxy Note5, Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge smartphones. Continue reading “Samsung Gear VR Powered by Oculus now available for pre-order at $99.99”

Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition to be available in the US starting December 2014

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At the Samsung Developer Conference, Samsung today announced that the Gear VR Innovator Edition will be made available in the US starting early December. The product combines the display and sensors of the Galaxy Note 4 with the technical know how provided by Oculus to create an interesting virtual reality experience.  Continue reading “Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition to be available in the US starting December 2014”