Virtual reality is undoubtedly here to stay. That's why each manufacturer has to embark on a unique race to bring their headset model to the world and be part of this revolution. Even the most renowned in the tech world, like Apple, seem to be showing interest in this segment. With this great news in mind, below you'll find out what's known about these devices.
Apple's New VR Glasses
It's one of the most open secrets in the tech world that Apple is working on VR, or augmented reality (AR), headsets. Apple hasn't confirmed this to be true, but it does consider AR to be "critically important" to the brand.
That could indicate that AR will become more important to Apple as a tool to enhance the user experience.
A recent interview seems to back that up, as Apple's CEO said he's "incredibly excited about AR," while wanting to keep humanity at the center of the new technology. We've been hearing more rumors about VR headsets lately, indicating an imminent launch. Apple also reportedly showed the hardware to its board of directors, which they wouldn't do if it wasn't nearly ready for release.
When will Apple's VR headset be released?
Apple hasn't publicly acknowledged the existence of its VR headset. However, many supply chain indicators point to an early 2023 release date.
The report also mentions that “initial production is said to be very limited,” with the marketing focus on commercial markets.
That's for Apple's first VR headset, which could be geared toward developers. Then, another headset is expected to arrive in 2025, or possibly two, one cheaper and one more premium.
Features of Apple VR Headsets
Apple's first virtual reality headset won't be limited to VR or AR content: it will feature both. That means a closed-back helmet-style headset with external cameras for positional tracking, AR overlays, hand tracking, and gesture control.
A report has already announced that Apple's virtual reality headset will feature a new biometric security feature. According to these reports, the VR headset will feature iris scanning as an additional layer of security. The displays will reportedly be 4K (4000 × 4000) with micro-OLEDs. Some reports say there will be a third AMOLED display behind those two high-resolution screens, to create a better display.
This type of screen works the same way our eyes do. Essentially, the area we're looking at will appear in high resolution, while the surrounding area will be of lower quality.
So, broadly speaking, this is what we know about Apple's upcoming glasses. One thing's for sure: when it comes to technological advancement, the company with the bitten apple knows how to do things right. When these glasses come out, you'll be able to get them with GSM Pro before anyone else.