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A new leak to The Information corroborates previously disclosed details about Apple's mixed reality headset, which is sounding more and more like a device than we have seen so far.
A large outward-facing display on the front of the headset will mimic your facial expressions to make you feel less isolated.
A dial on the side of the device will allow users to phase between the virtual and the real world.
It's not certain if those new ideas will be able to crack the code of a headset that consumers will actually want. Billions of dollars have been spent on the development of virtual and mixed reality headsets, but they haven't entered the mainstream.
Other features reported by the Information seem clunky, like a waist-mounted battery that hooks up to the headband, and a MagSafe-like power adapter.
The device is rumored to cost $3,000 and will be revealed later this year.
If the report is accurate, the specifications are pretty impressive. The headset will be able to adjust to the wearer's interpupillary distance with the use of tiny motors, and will offer a 120- degree field of view.
When it comes to entering the market later than its competitors, Apple has a great track record. Despite Meta's struggles in bringing its own headsets to the market, Apple still has a lot to prove.
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