Samsung launches web browser for its Gear VR

South Korean smartphone giant - Samsung has recently unveiled a personal browser for its Gear VR smartwatch. The initiative tagged ''Samsung Internet for Gear VR'' aimed at providing more versatile solution for streaming online video on the headset, regardless of the source.

This initiative is a vital step for widening the available content pool, which is presently known to proprietary apps, like Netflix and Youtube. According to Samsung

Through the Internet for VR, users can directly enjoy a variety of on-line content by browsing the web. It supports both 360-degree and 3D video streaming, as well as any HTML5 video from the web, allowing users to enjoy video content in a fully immersive environment. 

Furthermore, in order to make text input intuitive and easy, Internet for VR provides voice recognition, along with on-screen keyboard. With Gaze Mode, users can select menus by simply gazing at them, without having to lift a finger. The app can also import bookmarks from the mobile web browser, Samsung Internet for Android, and provides helpful features such as Quick Access, Bookmarks and Tab Manager, giving users a familiar web browsing experience.

The anticipated service - Samsung Internet for Gear VR beta version will be available for download in the Oculus Store today. Supported Samsung gadgets are: Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note5 with Gear VR.