Samsung has released a new version of Samsung Internet for Gear VR, the Gear VR-optimized browser.

The latest evolution of the app - version 4.2 - follows its beta launch last December, and introduces key features to give users greater control.

With the new Change Background feature, users can customize the background of their VR space with images provided by cloud graphics company OTOY. Paired with the VR technology, the scenes add depth to users' browsing, transporting them to a realistic world that's ripe for exploration.

Samsung Internet for Gear VR also includes support for WebVR v1.0: an experimental JavaScript API that provides the browser with access to the device's VR features and allows users to view 3D images on websites from various angles.

Samsung Internet for Gear VR allows users to surf the web and enjoy videos and photos on a large, virtual screen, just as if users were at the theater. In particular, it provides integration and a continuous experience with Samsung Internet for Android on Galaxy smartphones by synchronizing data - i.e. bookmarks and video history lists. Once users connect the Gear VR to a smartphone with any web page or full-screen video open in Samsung Internet for Android, users can freely and continuously stream the content using Samsung Internet for Gear VR.

Additionally, with the File Explorer feature, users can browse and view images and videos stored on their mobile device, or on USB storage through the USB OTG (on-the-go) support feature. The browser also supports voice-recognition, an on-screen keyboard featuring 11 languages, including Korean, French and English, and a can integrate Bluetooth devices such as keyboards, mice and gamepads.

Samsung Internet for Gear VR is available for download in the Oculus Store.