Apple is likely to announce its mixed-reality headset as early as January of next year, according to an Apple analyst.
Concept render based on purported leaked information by Ian Zelbo
Apple's headset will be a "game-changer" for the augmented-reality and virtual-reality market, according to a detailed post on Medium by analyst Roger Cheng. While Apple has emphasized its focus on augmented reality, the headset will offer an excellent immersive experience and a video see-through mode, according to a report. Demand is expected to increase due to the headset.
The device is the most complicated product Apple has ever created, and Apple uses components from many of its existing suppliers. Apple will be an industry leader in the headset space, has significant competitive advantages, and doesn't need to join the Metaverse Standards Forum, according to a new report. Apple's headset is going to lead the headset hardware industry to the next stage of rapid growth, according to Kuo.
According to a report from Mark Gurman, there's a chance that Apple's headset won't be ready this year due to development issues. Apple is expected to begin mass production of the headset in August or September according to a report. Rumors about when the device could emerge have been in line with Kuo's prediction.
Regardless of the exact timing, Apple's headset project is believed to be " approaching liftoff" with the device replicating the development timelines of the Apple Watch. The existence of the operating system was confirmed when references to it were found in App Store upload logs.
The headset is rumored to have a lightweight design, two 4K micro-OLED displays, 15 optical modules, two main processors, and more. The exact price point of the device is not yet known, but some reports say it could cost $3,000.
The article has been edited to reflect the edits made to it. It was previously said that Apple's headset would be released in January, but this has since been changed to "likely be announced."
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