One of the most popular phones -- the Galaxy S8 (and larger counterpart S8 Plus) -- is now compatible with Google's virtual reality platform, Daydream.
Google announced the news via Twitter. Updates will roll out over the next few weeks, but users may notice a difference in timing depending on their carriers. The US carrier Verizon, for example, already rolled out its update for Daydream. In addition, Daydream headsets are on sale at $59 (regular price is $79) from now until August 12.
The Daydream-ready update is rolling out now to @SamsungMobile Galaxy S8 and S8+. Explore new worlds with #Daydream. https://t.co/KaRNJEcURi pic.twitter.com/PEeC6RfyyZ
— Google VR (@googlevr) July 31, 2017
As VR becomes increasingly popular with Facebook's Oculus Rift, Samsung's Gear VR and the HTC Vive, Google released a platform and a set of standards that would allow premium phones to be compatible with its Daydream VR headset. Â
Last week, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said that by the end of 2018, 11 phones will be Daydream-ready. Upcoming LG phones are expected to be Daydream-ready, and the platform currently works with the Moto Z, ZTE Axon 7, Huawei Mate 9 Pro, Asus ZenFone AR and more (check out the full list here).Â