Google unveils the new Daydream VR headset @ $99

Google on Wednesday also unveiled a new Daydream View VR headset alongside its new Pixel smartphones and the Google Home Mini. The new Daydream View is an upgrade from last year’s headset. Google opened preorders for an October 19th launch at $99 and is to be available in charcoal (dark grey), fog (light grey), and coral colors.

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With small but significant improvements from its predecessor, the new Daydream View promises to be a slightly pricier, but more colorful and comfortable. As far as actual technical improvements, Google says the headset has new lenses for an improved field of view, and a heat sink to keep the phone cooler to allay any fears of overheating.

Last year's Daydream headset was released with just 25 VR apps and games, the newly announced Daydream View has over 250 VR titles available at launch. Other premium VR content will also be available, alongside a wealth of content and multiple new original series on YouTube VR.

The device is now compatible with a dozen Android smartphones, including Google Pixel, Google Pixel 2 & 2 XL, Samsung Galaxy 8S & 8S+, Galaxy Note 8, the upcoming LG V30, ASUS ZenFone, Moto Z phones, the Huawei Mate 9 Pro, ZTE Axon, etc. And, the View will launch in 11 countries - the United States, Canada, the UK, Germany, Australia, India, Italy, France, Spain, Japan, and Korea on October 19.

Head-over to Google Play Store to preorder Daydream View 2 for yourself.