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    There's been over 2 million hours of content watched on the Samsung Gear VR

    Samsung is talking a lot about virtual reality at SDC 2016 and today we got a little insight as to just how much people are using the Gear VR. Samsung says there have been over 2 million hours of VR content watched on the company's Gear VR headset. Collectively, that's more than 228 years of...
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    Samsung releases a new Galaxy S7 Edge ad: Dreams

    Samsung's latest commercial for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge focuses on dreams and the Gear VR.
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    Mojang announces Minecraft is now available on the Samsung Gear VR

    Minecraft is diving into the VR pool with an announcement today. Mojang, the developers of Minecraft, have just announced the release of the game on Samsung's Gear VR. This means, you'll be able to play Minecraft on the Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, Note 5, Galaxy S6 and the S6 Edge by downloading it...
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    You can now capture video and screenshots on the Samsung Gear VR

    Technically there was a way to capture screenshots on the Gear VR before now, but it wasn't very straight forward and left a number of people confused. Thankfully, Samsung has recently updated the Gear VR software and you can not only capture screenshots but you can also record video
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    Samsung says they will leverage its Olympics partnership to promote Samsung Pay and the Gear VR

    Samsung has a history of partnering with the Olympics and it's said they are going to be a major sponsor of the event in Brazil this year. A new report says Samsung will continue to use this partnership to push a couple of their products. Not only will they be providing VR content for Gear VR...
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    Samsung uploads 360-degree shark dive video to YouTube

    Last year in Australia, the Samsung Experience Store offered an interesting experience for potential customers. The employees would had the customers a Gear VR equipped with a Galaxy Note 4 and the customers would be taken on a shark diving tour through the help of virtual reality. Now...
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    NCAA March Madness Final Four will be streamed live on the Samsung Gear VR

    For the first time ever, the NCAA March Madness Final Four will be streamed live in 180 degree VR on the Samsung Gear VR. All you have to do is grab the NCAA March Madness Live VR app from the Oculus Store and then tune in on April 2nd at 3 p.m. ET for the semifinals and then on April 4th at 7...
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    Hulu finally releases their VR app for the Samsung Gear VR

    All the way back in October of last year, it was reported that Hulu would be releasing a Gear VR app within the next month. It's been way more than a month but now the app is available. When launched, the app has you sitting on a couch in a VR living room with a big screen TV to watch your Hulu...
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    Samsung's liquid cooling in the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge really help with VR content

    When Samsung announced the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, they told the world about their heat pipe with liquid cooling that helped to keep the device cool. A lot of people pointed at Snapdragon 810/820 as the reason for this addition but it might have been for the Gear VR. Multiple people with the S6...
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    VR specs comparison of the Playstation VR, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Gear VR

    If VR is your thing then you might be interested to know all of the specs from the latest VR headsets. Here we have side by side specs of the Sony Playstation VR, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Gear VR
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    Samsung releases Gone - a VR mystery thriller show for the Gear VR

    In most cases, virtual reality is best suited for gaming, but Samsung is hoping to expand people's VR experiences with the release of Gone - a virtual reality mystery series which allows viewers to be fully immersed in a mystery thriller and explore the world around them as the story unfolds.
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    Microsoft is developing Minecraft for the Samsung Gear VR

    Microsoft has announced that it will be developing an Android version of Minecraft which will work with Samsung's Gear VR. No specific on pricing or a release date were shared, but the game will likely be introduced later this year.
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    Best Buy Canada discounts the Gear VR for those who purchase Samsung's newest devices

    If you live in Canada and missed on the great deals for pre-ordering either the Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge, Best Buy has your back. With the activation of either of Samsung's latest devices, you can save $90 on the cost of Samsung's Gear VR. This is a great deal to get an awesome device to...
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    T-Mobile let people demo the Gear VR in Times Square today

    Some people say that it's hard to appreciate VR until you experience it for yourself. T-Mobile took this to heart today when they set up multiple booths and let people see what Samsung's Gear VR is all about.
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    Samsung Galaxy S7 debuts at Cricket on March 18

    Cricket Wireless has announced availability for the Samsung Galaxy S7. They will have the device on March 18th with a free Gear VR and game bundle. The phone will be priced at $649.
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    Is the Gear VR good enough to increase the sales of Samsung smartphones?

    With the HTC Vive and Oculus prices being revealed, it's clear that VR is going to be expensive. Russell from Android Central has an opinion piece up that talks about whether or not the Gear VR is good enough to sell Samsung smartphones.
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    Samsung's free Gear VR promotional page is up for new S7 and S7 Edge owners

    If you pre-ordered a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge then you get a free Gear VR with your purchase. To get your free Gear VR, you have to go to a special Samsung promotion page and verify your purchase. This promotion page is now live for those who have received their S7/S7 Edge early.
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    Samsung considering smartphones with 4K displays to increase quality of VR

    Sony was the first to introduce a phone with a 4K display, but Samsung is considering doing the same with future smartphones in an attempt to improve the display quality of Gear VR. For now, Samsung believes that the cost of 4k display is still cost prohibitive since consumers are not willing to...
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    Samsung's newest Galaxy S7 commercial focuses on VR

    Now that the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are official, the Samsung marketing hype train can go to work selling the devices to the world. Samsung's first promo for the Galaxy S7 touts it as a virtual reality machine, showcasing how the phone works in conjunction with the Gear VR to provide a...
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    Facebook has ordered 8,000 Gear VR headsets

    Facebook is heavily invested in virtual reality with its own investment in the Oculus Rift platform, but now it looks as though the company will be extending that investment to Samsung's VR platform as well through an order of 8,000 Gear VR headsets. Facebook is expected to send 3,000 units to...
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    EE UK refusing to honor free Gear VR for Samsung's S7 promotion

    During the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge at Mobile World Congress this week, the Korean manufacturer offered a free Gear VR headset to anyone pre-ordering the new phones, but EE UK is refusing to honor that pre-order offer.
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    Pre-Order the Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge and Get a Free Gear VR Bundle

    If you are ready to get your hands on Samsung's latest devices, the Galaxy S7 or the Galaxy S7 Edge, Samsung is throwing in a bonus. Pre-order your device of choice now and you will receive a Gear VR for free to start getting everyone in on the Virtual Reality movement.
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    Some Gear VR games that are worth checking out

    Russell and the Android Central forums recently compiled a list of some Samsung Gear VR games that you might want to look into trying. The list includes Dreadhalls, Anshar Wars 2, Protocol Zero, Keep Talking and No One Explodes and lastly Herobound: Spirit Champion.
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    T-Mobile Will Start Selling the Samsung Gear VR on November 27th

    Just a few days ago we learned that Best Buy and a few other select retailers were now offering up the Gear VR for pre-order, with plans to start shipping on November 20th. T-Mobile will offer the Samsung Gear VR on November 27th both online and in select brick-and-mortar locations, priced at...
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    Land's End is Now Available for the Gear VR

    The team behind the acclaimed mobile game Monument Valley, Ustwo Games, have finally released their next project, Land's End. The game, which was first announced over a year ago, is now available as an exclusive for the Samsung Gear VR headset via the Oculus store.
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