The new Gear VR with NOTE 7

Samsung has just lifted the cover off a brand new version of its virtual reality headset: the Samsung Gear VR.

Coming right along the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7, the new Gear VR is USB-C and Note 7-compatible, and its most important improvements come in the form of more padding and longer straps for overall improvements in comfort. In addition to the USB-C connector for the Note 7, there's also an adapter that allows you to plug in older Samsung phones with the microUSB port.

At its core, this new version of the Samsung Gear VR remains looking practically the same: you insert your Samsung phone in the front and get immersed in the 360-degree virtual reality world powered by Occulus.

Aesthetically, it's also just plain cooler: that new black color makes it stand out and gives it a bit more of a futuristic look, but - of course - that's all a bit subjective. The full list of phones compatible with the new Gear VR includes: the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, the Note 5, Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, and the S6 edge+.

The list of more minor changes includes a slightly wider field-of-view of 101 degrees versus the 96-degree on the earlier Gear VR, and then 

The new Samsung Gear VR will go up for pre-order tomorrow, on August 3rd, and the official release date is set for August 19th.