Industry insider Ming-Chi Kuo said: Predictions that Apple may be experiencing certain hurdles in the development process for its long-rumored and highly anticipated AR/MR headset.
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Development of Apple’s AR/MR headset is behind schedule due to drop testing of mechanical parts and availability issues with software development tools. This means that mass shipments of this device may be delayed from its original 2Q23 to the end of 2Q23 or 3Q23. https://t.co/YitWBWxbRI— Ming-Chi Kuo (@mingchikuo) January 6, 2023
Apple seemingly has some problems “Drop test of mechanical parts and availability of software development tools”but hopefully these won’t lead to a major backlash for the AR headset itself. We expect it to happen by the end of the year or possibly by Q3 2023.
However, in the future, future Apple AR headsets may perform well enough to not require the iPhone’s processing crutches, leading to a full transition to xrOS.
The headset reportedly employs about 15 cameras around it, tons of head-tracking sensors, spatial audio support, dual 8K OLED displays, and the latest Apple M2 chip.
Judging by the latest rumors, it looks like Apple is preparing to announce an AR headset soon, so we’ll have to listen. As we know more, so will you.