SEOUL, Korea – April 8, 2026 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced a key software update for Galaxy XR, adding enterprise-ready capabilities through Android Enterprise and improving everyday user experiences with several usability upgrades. With this latest firmware release, Android XR will now receive regular software updates, including security patches, for up to five years[1] — underscoring Samsung and its partners’ commitment to long-term performance, security and innovation on the

Advancing XR With Android Enterprise Support

Starting from Galaxy XR, Android XR now supports Android Enterprise, extending the trusted management framework used across millions of Android devices into immersive environments. This update brings enterprise-grade control and efficiency to Galaxy XR, creating a scalable foundation for real-world deployments across industries including training, manufacturing, healthcare and retail. With Samsung Knox on Android Enterprise, it also helps provide strict device security. Features include:

• Support for fully managed and dedicated device use cases, giving organizations greater control of Galaxy XR devices in corporate owned deployments.
• Device enrollment methods including Android zero-touch, QR code setup and Device Policy Controller (DPC) identifier provisioning, simplifying large-scale rollouts from day one.
• Enterprise app management using Managed Google Play and support for direct installation, making it easy to deploy and update XR applications.
• Core device management features including setting password policies, network configurations, device restrictions, and remote lock or wipe, which help devices remain protected in any environment.
• Hardware-level protections to meet relevant compliance and security standards on safeguarding sensitive enterprise data.

“Our vision for XR extends beyond hardware — it’s about building a secure, scalable ecosystem informed by our users,” said James Choi, EVP and Head of XR R&D Team, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “With Android Enterprise support and ongoing platform upgrades, Galaxy XR demonstrates how real-world use cases across work, discovery and play influence our direction.”

“The expansion of Android Enterprise to Android XR brings the trusted security and management framework IT professionals rely on for millions of Android devices to the new era of spatial computing, starting with Samsung Galaxy XR,” said David Still, VP in charge of Product & Engineering, Android Enterprise at Google. “This standardized foundation is what organizations need to confidently secure and scale XR deployments.”

New Enhancements for Everyday Users

Alongside new enterprise capabilities, the latest Android XR update brings thoughtful improvements to everyday experiences — enhancing comfort, preserving workflow continuity, expanding accessibility and unlocking more immersive ways to view content. Features include:

• Enhanced virtual keyboard positioning to let users save alternate keyboard positions at their chosen vertical position and depth for a more personalized experience.
• Desktop session restore which automatically reopens up to three previously used apps in their original layout after rebooting, helping users seamlessly jump back into work or entertainment.
• Expanded accessibility features like single eye tracking[2] and pointer customization, making Galaxy XR more inclusive and adaptable for a wider range of users with varying sight or mobility needs.
• Wall panel alignment[3], an on-screen guide that makes it easier to accurately line up content within a user’s space, smoothly integrating the screen into physical surroundings.
• Auto Spatialization[4], now available in Google Chrome and YouTube, effortlessly converts 2D content into immersive 3D photos and videos.

Availability

The software update for Galaxy XR users will roll out starting April 7, 2026. For more information about Galaxy XR, please visit Samsung.com.

^[1] Counted from the first market launch of Galaxy XR in Oct 2025.

^[2] Glasses and prescription contacts may impact the precision of eye tracking. For best results, purchase lens inserts (sold separately).

[3] Supported via Labs feature from Galaxy XR settings. Not supported on horizontal or tilted surfaces, available only on vertical surfaces. The flat area of the surface should be at least as large as the panel itself. The surface should be opaque. Attaching panels to windows or mirrors is not supported. The area in front of the wall should be visible.

[4] Supported via Labs feature from Galaxy XR settings.

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While it’s true many Canadians in the post-pandemic future will return to a life at the office with their teams, co-workers and face-to-face meetings, it likely won’t look like the old nine-to-five, Monday-to-Friday model of the past. The new ‘norm’ will be a more flexible, work from anywhere approach to getting business done, and will largely depend on how well companies invest in nimble, adaptive mobile-computing technologies for their workers.

“Post-pandemic, Canadians are learning that we need to adapt our working style – looking past work from home to a truly mobile-centric approach to work. With many major financial services institutions planning to keep teams working from home until at least the summer, organizations should use this time to evaluate their technology investments, if necessary, in order to make the future of the workplace possible,” said Paul Edwards, vice president and general manager of Enterprise Sales at Samsung Canada.

“While Canadians won’t work from home forever, a flexible approach to office work will continue to be expected among financial institution employees, which comes with a continued need to invest in mobile solutions,” says Paul Edwards, vice president and general manager of Enterprise Sales, Samsung Canada.

Seamless Productivity: Samsung DeX brings a desktop experience to mobile devices

“Samsung has many laptop alternatives that address the next wave of remote-working trends, such as Samsung DeX,” said Edwards, “which gives employees a desktop experience through harnessing the computing power they already carry in their pocket.”

Samsung DeX allows workers to connect their Galaxy phones and tablets wirelessly to a Smart TV or a monitor and control these devices with a mouse and keyboard, like they would by using a desktop or laptop computer. The addition of a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) enables workers to access cloud-based corporate apps and documents remotely, from their Galaxy device, for a consistent desktop experience.

“We’re always listening and striving to figure out what mobile workers want – and what they want is their desktop. Samsung DeX delivers that,” said Edwards. “Beyond merely accessing files, mobile workers can actually mirror the layout of their office laptop or desktop directly on their phones. That’s an incredibly powerful tool for employees who are on the move.”

An additional benefit of VDI technology for organizations: their IT departments will only need to manage one end-user rather than two and they can quickly deploy devices without any heavy lifting. This deployment across mobile devices and seamless integration into enterprise solutions means businesses can reduce their investments in hardware and laptops, enabling them to lower overall costs.

Endless possibilities: Premium Samsung Galaxy mobile devices offer both power and productivity

“The Samsung lineup of powerful mobile devices, such as the recently launched Galaxy S21 Series 5G, as well as the Galaxy S20 FE 5G and Galaxy Note20 Series 5G, help mobile workers stay productive all day,” Edwards said. “Hyper-fast processors and innovative battery technology are staples of the Galaxy product line up. The devices support busy schedules and numerous deliverables.”

For those who work in the financial sector, Edwards noted that the conveniently-sized 12.4” Galaxy Tab S7+, with its stunning Super AMOLED screen, offers a PC-like experience and maximum portability.

Complete with a new and more powerful S Pen included in-box, the Galaxy Tab S7+ gives employees a true pen-to-paper feel when they take notes, write orders or sketch ideas, all of which can be easily converted into Microsoft Word or PowerPoint documents via Samsung Notes.

Measured and controlled: IT managers look for Samsung Android Enterprise Recommended devices

“IT managers will want to know that the latest Samsung smartphones and tablets are part of the Android Enterprise Recommended (AER) program,” Edwards said. “The program, a must-have for most financial institutions and the public sector, gives IT managers greater control over OS updates.

“Version control of Android updates is essential for IT managers, but there are times when they have little to no choice but to accept new versions, even if certain elements don’t align with their existing IT policies,” he said. “Now, with Knox E-FOTA (Enterprise Firmware-Over-The-Air) and our latest devices, push updates can be better managed to allow managers to complete more comprehensive testing. IT managers can adjust the OS update and release it when ready, or to a limited group only.”

This additional control simplifies device management and is a key reason Samsung recently extended its partnership with Google, a move that showcases both organizations’ expanded commitment to offer best-in-class security and productivity solutions.

Select Galaxy devices, such as the Galaxy S20 FE 5G, and Galaxy Tab S7 | S7+, are part of the AER program. This portfolio of products provides customers with even more options that meet Google’s standard requirements, ensuring businesses have a consistent device performance and user experience. As partners, Google and Samsung push boundaries and deliver the best experience possible to help enterprise customers achieve their digital transformation goals

While no one can fully predict what the office of the future will look like, or how much time teams will spend working remotely versus in the office, Samsung is committed to deliver solutions and technologies that help maintain worker and business productivity like Samsung DeX and Knox Suite.

For more information, visit https://www.samsung.com/ca/business/

Samsung Canada recently announced that it will join Android Enterprise Recommended, a Google-led program aimed at making it easier for enterprise businesses to integrate mobile solutions into their operations. Participation in the program by Samsung gives our customers added assurance that it meets – and in fact exceeds – the hardware and software requirements set out by Google for the enterprise.

“Samsung is committed to helping our Canadian enterprise customers achieve their digital transformations through an industry-leading offering that includes customizable hardware, easy-to-manage software and end-to-end security,” said Jennifer Safruk, Vice President, Mobile Division, Samsung Canada. “Through the Android Enterprise Recommended program, we can help enterprise customers operationalize a reliable, more secure mobile experience, partnered with Google’s standards for security, productivity and flexibility.”

The longstanding partnership between Samsung and Google

Since the very beginning, Samsung and Google have worked closely together to provide enterprises with a more secure mobile experience. The two companies joined forces nearly a decade ago to address the most pressing challenges businesses are facing today: maintaining productivity, protecting the workforce and offering flexibility.

Specifically, over the past two years, Samsung and Google have partnered to:

• Harmonize Android Enterprise and Samsung Knox Platform for Enterprise to offer a seamless experience for Android customers who are also looking for advanced capabilities in security and device management.
• Synchronize our mobile device enrollment services (Android zero-touch enrollment and Knox Mobile Enrollment) to offer enterprise customers a variety of services that help streamline the employee onboarding experience and re-deployment of devices.

“We are excited to welcome Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets to the Android Enterprise Recommended program building upon our longstanding partnership to deliver great mobile experiences to businesses,” said David Still, Managing Director of Android Enterprise, Google. “Samsung’s participation in the program ensures Google’s customers have access to devices that offer outstanding security, efficiency and productivity and we look forward to working together more in the future.”

Read more about this in the Android Enterprise blog here.

Samsung demonstrates relentless commitment to enterprise customers

Samsung has a proven track record in delivering mobile-first enterprise solutions that help companies prepare for the business of tomorrow, including ruggedized Galaxy smartphones and tablets, cutting-edge security solutions, flexible configuration and deployment options, and innovative lifecycle management services.

Samsung is constantly innovating to be able to offer the best solutions possible for enterprise customers, even beyond the requirements set out by the Android Enterprise Recommended program, as part of its Samsung Knox Suite, which offers exemplary leading security and management features such as:

• Advanced security features, such as Dual-layered Data-At-Rest encryption, Real-time Kernel Protection, Defeat Exploit, and Sensitive Data Protection to help protect our enterprise customers from emerging threats;
• Authority for IT administrators to tailor or configure Samsung devices to their specific needs right out of the box and manage them from a central location by establishing a wide range of IT policies;
• And a system for IT administrators to easily manage their employees’ operating systems and software updates remotely to make sure the latest OS versions and security patches, once tested, are readily available for all

“SAP was one of the first companies to understand the positive impact mobile technology can have on improving the productivity and overall well being of our employees,” said Christian Lohde, Head of Android Experience at SAP SE.  “Samsung’s mobile enterprise solutions allowed us to work within the constructs of our infrastructure to easily integrate devices and ensure our business is always up and running. Their inclusion in the Android Enterprise Recommended program is further proof of the benefits Samsung can bring to enterprise businesses.”

“Centrica relies on its mobile workforce to provide the best experience possible for our customers,” said Andy Warren, Head of Mobile Telecommunications at Centrica. “Samsung has ensured our mobile fleet stays online and is protected against the latest threats impacting business today and we look forward to welcoming more Samsung products after their inclusion in the Android Enterprise Recommended program.”

What this means for Galaxy users

Select Galaxy devices running Android 11 and above, such as the Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Tab S7 | S7+, and ruggedized devices including the Galaxy XCover Pro will become a part of the Android Enterprise Recommended program. This provides customers with even more options that meet Google’s standard requirements and ensures consistent device performance and user experience for businesses. Together, Google and Samsung will continue to push boundaries intended to deliver the best experiences possible in order to help enterprise customers everywhere achieve their digital transformation goals.