Apple is said to be working on its mixed reality headset which is tipped to combine augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Now a new report suggests that Apple has delayed the launch of its mixed reality headset.
The tech giant was earlier expected to unveil its mixed reality headset in April this year. However, a Bloomberg report now suggests that Apple may launch its mixed reality headset in June this year.
Apple is expected to showcase its first mixed-reality headset at its annual developer conference WWDC. The report adds that the company decided to push the launch after some testing revealed hardware and software issues. Apple has been working on the AR/VR technology since 2015 and was earlier expected to launch the mixed reality headset in June 2022. But its launch got delayed and now it is tipped to happen in June this year.
Apple mixed reality headset
An earlier online report revealed that Apple is planning to incorporate hand and eye tracking functionality in its AR/VR headset. The report adds that this could be the main selling point of the device. Along with this, the yet-to-launch mixed reality headset is said to include FaceTime-based videoconferencing and meeting rooms. The wearable is also tipped to serve as an external display for Mac and it is also said to perform various iPhone and iPad functions.
Here’s how Apple’s mixed reality headset may function
The Bloomberg report reveals that Apple’s AR/VR headset may come with a similar interface as iOS. The device is also said to offer functions similar to iPhone and iPad. As per the report, the users of Apple’s mixed reality headset will be able to use the device as an external display for Mac. This will enable users to control their Mac with a physical keyboard and mouse.
The Apple AR/VR headset is also rumoured to come with eye and hand-tracking. This means that the user will be able to control the headset by looking at on-screen items and using gestures. This will also be minus the need for a physical controller.
Apple mixed reality headset expected price
According to some online rumours, Apple is expected to price its mixed reality headset at $3,000. Rumours further suggest that the tech giant has already started working on the second-generation of the headset which is expected to be more affordable.
The tech giant was earlier expected to unveil its mixed reality headset in April this year. However, a Bloomberg report now suggests that Apple may launch its mixed reality headset in June this year.
Apple is expected to showcase its first mixed-reality headset at its annual developer conference WWDC. The report adds that the company decided to push the launch after some testing revealed hardware and software issues. Apple has been working on the AR/VR technology since 2015 and was earlier expected to launch the mixed reality headset in June 2022. But its launch got delayed and now it is tipped to happen in June this year.
Apple mixed reality headset
An earlier online report revealed that Apple is planning to incorporate hand and eye tracking functionality in its AR/VR headset. The report adds that this could be the main selling point of the device. Along with this, the yet-to-launch mixed reality headset is said to include FaceTime-based videoconferencing and meeting rooms. The wearable is also tipped to serve as an external display for Mac and it is also said to perform various iPhone and iPad functions.
Here’s how Apple’s mixed reality headset may function
The Bloomberg report reveals that Apple’s AR/VR headset may come with a similar interface as iOS. The device is also said to offer functions similar to iPhone and iPad. As per the report, the users of Apple’s mixed reality headset will be able to use the device as an external display for Mac. This will enable users to control their Mac with a physical keyboard and mouse.
The Apple AR/VR headset is also rumoured to come with eye and hand-tracking. This means that the user will be able to control the headset by looking at on-screen items and using gestures. This will also be minus the need for a physical controller.
Apple mixed reality headset expected price
According to some online rumours, Apple is expected to price its mixed reality headset at $3,000. Rumours further suggest that the tech giant has already started working on the second-generation of the headset which is expected to be more affordable.
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