Apple is working on the most advanced chips for its unannounced AR/VR headset and now a new report claims that the headset could be in the hands of customers sooner rather than later.

According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the Cupertino-based tech giant plans to launch its new headphones in the fourth quarter of 2022. The fourth quarter of 2022 runs from October 1 to December 31, which means that an announcement it could be less than 10 months away, reports MacRumors.

Kuo originally said that the device was scheduled to launch in the second quarter of 2022, but after several delays with the start of mass production, it seems that Apple could launch its headphones in the fourth quarter.

The headset will focus on gaming, media consumption, and communication.

It will have two processors, one with the same level of computing power as the M1 along with a lower-end chip to handle input from different sensors.

The headsets can come with at least six or eight optical modules to simultaneously provide seamless streaming video AR services. The device is also said to have dual 4K OLED micro displays from Sony.

Apple’s next headset will be similar to the Oculus Quest, and some models being tested include external cameras to enable some AR features.

It may feature at least 15 camera modules, eye tracking, possibly iris recognition, and could cost $2,000-$3,000.

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