Apple AR/MR headset set to launch in January 2023- Here is everything you must know
Apple is reportedly working to release its augmented reality (AR)-mixed reality (MR) headset, the first of its kind in January 2023. The launch is set to happen because the buzz around metaverse gains many streams over the past few months.
Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst of Apple, states that it has a vast potential demand in the Chinese market and "Apple AR/MR, which will likely be released in January 2023, will also favour the continued rapid growth of the headset sector".
"Although Apple has repeatedly reiterated its focus on AR, I believe Apple AR/MR supporting video see-thru could also offer an excellent immersive experience," Kuo further predicted.
"Therefore, the launch of Apple AR/MR will further boost the demand for immersive gaming/multimedia entertainment," he added.
Though earlier, there were reports which predicted and stated that the company may launch its AR/MR headset this year in WWDC 2022, but unfortunately, the company did not even mention the headset.
Kuo says Apple is "a game-changer for the VR headset industry."
Apple is also reportedly planning to launch RealityOS for its headset.
The RealityOS has appeared in a trademark filing, "which hasn't been officially filed by the Apple but it's common practice for large companies to apply for trademarks under the one-off company".
The RealityOS-powered headsets will be able to offer a combination of VR and AR experiences, immersing users in virtual content as well as layering virtual elements over real-world environments.
During an interview with the Chinese state-run publication China Daily this week, Apple CEO Tim Cook said he is really excited about the upcoming AR headset.
Tim said, "I think that we're still in the very early innings of how this technology will evolve. I couldn't be more excited about the opportunities we've seen in this space, and sort of stay tuned and you'll see what we have to offer.”
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