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Apple hasn’t come out with a new product category since the 2018 launch of the HomePod, and there hasn’t been a new wearable since the 2015 debut of the Apple Watch. That’s set to change in the not too distant future, as Apple’s AR/VR headset is nearing completion and will likely see a launch in 2023.
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Rumors about the first head worn Apple-branded AR/VR product have been trickling out for years now, so we thought it would be useful to provide a quick overview of what’s coming, including the most recent realityOS information.
Hardware Features
Render via designer Ian Zelbo
- Overall Design – Apple’s headset won’t look too different from the Oculus Quest virtual reality headset, featuring a curved visor that slides over the eyes and a comfortable mesh base that rests against the face. The visor will completely cover the eyes, blocking out peripheral vision to prevent light leaks.
- Headband – The headset will be held in place by a swappable, adjustable headband that could be made from a material similar to an Apple Watch Sport band.
- Weight – Apple wants the final version of the headset to weigh between 100 to 200 grams. That would be far lighter and more comfortable than something like the Oculus Quest 2, which weighs 503 grams. Prototypes weigh around 300 grams, so Apple may not be able to get the headset’s weight quite as low as its target.
- Spatial Audio – One of the headbands that Apple is testing features spatial audio technology for a surround sound experience.
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