While remors above Apple’s predicted augmented reality adventure, virtual reality and mixed reality have been on the rise recently, we now have a number of dates for these devices by Ming Chi-Kuo Forecast, a good source with a reliable history on all things Apple.
In a research note with TF International Securities obtained by MacRumors, Kuo stated that Apple will launch an MR helmet type product until 2022, an AR glasses type product in 2025 i an AR cslow contact type product before 2030-2040. Apple’s forecast he didn’t have much to say on Apple contact lenses, claiming that the lenses will carry electronics from the era of “visible computing” to “invisible computing.” He added that “no visibility ”for the product from now on.
“We anticipate that Apple’s MR / AR product roadmap includes three phases: helmet type for 2022, glasses type for 2025, and lens type for 2030-2040,” Kuo wrote, according to MacRumors . “We anticipate that the helmet product will provide virtual reality and virtual reality experiences, while glasses and contact lens types are more likely to focus on RA applications.”
When it comes to Apple’s MR headphones, however, Kuo had much more to say. In terms of size, the analyst claimed that several prototypes of Apple’s mixed reality headphones weighed between 200 and 300 grams. However, Apple’s apparent goal is to reduce the weight to between 0.2-0.4 pounds (100-200 grams), which would make the company’s headphones much lighter than many existing devices.
It will also be portable, Kuo said in the report, and will have independent computing capacity and storage. Still, that doesn’t mean it’s really “mobile,” like an iPhone, at least at first. Kuo said he hopes the new hull will improve its mobility as the technology improves.
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The analyst also added weight to the rumor that Apple’s headphones will be equipped with sophisticated micro OLED screens. The company is working with Sony on this, he said, which contrasts previous reports it was claimed that Apple was working with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. With micro OLED displays and various optical modules, the headphones will be able to provide a “realized visibility experience,” as well as a virtual reality experience.
Now here’s the problem, why you should buy Apple’s MR headphones when there are to whicht less expensive options to choose from?
“While Apple has focused on RA, we believe the hardware specifications for this product can provide an immersive experience that is significantly better than existing VR products. We believe that Apple can integrate this helmet with video-related applications (e.g., Apple TV +, Apple Arcade, etc.) as one of the key selling points, ”Kuo wrote.
He said Apple’s mixed reality headset is expected to cost about $ 1,000 in the US
As for Apple’s RA glasses, which are expected to provide an “RA optical vision experience,” Apple’s forecast expects a release in 2025 as soon as possible. We’ll see if that extends, as Kuo said he still doesn’t believe there is any prototype of this product.
All in all, these are some exciting predictions from Kuo. Now let us remember, though he is a remarkable character source, not everything you predict comes true. If true, however, these Apple devices could change the game to AR and VR if they are good.