Samsung VR headsets are expected to be delayed by six months due to Apple Vision Pro

Samsung VR headsets are expected to be delayed by six months due to Apple Vision Pro


Samsung is expected to delay the launch of its headphones by six months, following the presentation of Apple Vision Pro

the release of pro view of the apple may have caused a major change of plans in the SAMSUNG. According to industry sources, the launch of the Korean brand’s XR headset could be delayed by up to six months.






Announcement of Samsung's new headset expected to be delayed by at least six months (Image: Disclosure/Samsung)

Production of the gadget was said to start in early 2024around the same time as the rival company’s expected sales to begin apple. But now the assembly should start around June, or even later.

According to sources with access to Samsung’s plans, the company has decided to restart the development process of its headphones. The initiative would be based on Apple’s set of product specifications, which exceeded the competitor’s expectations.

The Apple Vision Pro was announced with a very advanced data sheet, which includes a pair of screens with over 23 million pixels, which is more than a 4K TV per eye. It also has an Apple M2 processor similar to the one seen in MacBook models, along with an R1 chip to reduce display lag.

In turn, Samsung may have contacted Chinese supplier BOE for screens for the XR headphones, as well as consulting with Samsung Display itself. Apple uses panels by sony in the Vision Pro, powered by OLED on silicon (OLEDoS).



Apple Vision Pro announced with enhanced spec sheet (Image: Disclosure/Apple)

It is not yet possible to say what the consequences of the delay are for Samsung XR screen suppliers. However, it is possible that the product offers more powerful specifications than previously anticipated, even if this leads to higher prices charged to consumers.

According to previous reports, the Samsung headphones will be equipped with a Snapdragon processor and run an adapted version of Android. The company’s partnership with Google and the Qualcomm it had already been made official at the Unpacked event in February, but without many technical details.

Google itself may also present a hardware platform for headphones, which could be used by other interested companies. However, Search Giant is not expected to launch its own representative to compete with options from Apple, Samsung and ObjectiveFor example.

Source: 9to5Google

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