Samsung explores the world of mobile virtual reality with Gear VR
Samsung has introduced the next generation in wearable technology, the Samsung Gear VR Innovator’s Edition, enabling people to fully immerse themselves in a cinematic virtual reality environment. Powered by Oculus technology, Samsung Gear VR delivers a completely new way to experience and consume mobile content. It continues Samsung’s leadership in the wearable category through innovative technology and compelling designs to enhance people’s mobile lives.
The result of a partnership with Oculus, a Facebook company and a leader in virtual reality technology, Samsung Gear VR creates an immersive mobile virtual reality experience that the industry has never seen before.
“The Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition is a powerful representation of how we are continuing to innovate with the Gear series,” said Ines van Gennip, Marketing Director, IT & Mobile Division, Samsung UK & Ireland. “A totally new way of demonstrating how mobile technology can be used to consume and interact with content, we are delighted to have partnered with Oculus VR to bring this incredibly immersive mobile content experience to our customers.
"We are thrilled to reveal the Gear VR Innovator’s Edition, a state-of-the-art mobile VR experience powered by Oculus," said John Carmack, CTO of Oculus. "The deep technical partnership with Samsung has enabled us to create a virtual reality headset with world class resolution and performance, all on a completely mobile platform."
Samsung Gear VR delivers an unrivalled viewing experience with the 5.7 inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display of the Galaxy Note 4 providing stunning and engaging visuals at a mobile-leading resolution. With the Gear VR Innovator’s Edition, the effect is the equivalent of sitting in the best seat of a theatre, being on-stage at a performance with full 360 3D video, and being able to enjoy gaming like never before - inside stunning worlds where imagination becomes reality. Samsung’s industry leading Super AMOLED display technology and cutting-edge Oculus-driven technologies fuse to create an experience that surprises and delights – all on a mobile device.
Built with soft, flexible cushioning and lightweight materials, Samsung Gear VR is comfortable to wear. It is completely wireless, so it is possible to be fully engaged in virtual worlds without being tethered to a computer. With a robust selection of optimised virtual reality content from a wide range of top-tier creators, owners can enjoy a wide range of film, gaming, 360 degree video, and educational/experiential content.
Samsung Gear VR will be available in Frost White through the Samsung online channel and selective carriers in the UK this year.
