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According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the long-rumored release date for Apple’s AR/VR headset was scheduled for the second quarter of 2023. However, according to the latest rumor from the chain supply, the head-mounted display may be delayed until the second half of 2023.
What is the support? Kuo said Apple is working on fixing software-related issues, so before releasing the mixed reality headset to the public, he wants to make sure all flaws are addressed (h/t 9to5Mac).
Apple’s AR/VR headset reportedly delayed until late 2023
Supposedly, Apple planned to name the operating system (OS) of its mixed reality headset “realityOS”, but Apple is reportedly settling for “xrOS” instead.
Why the name change? According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple believes the name xrOS fits more closely with the headset’s software capabilities. XR stands for extended reality; the mixed reality headset will reportedly have virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) functions.
The headphones are expected to come with virtual versions of popular Apple apps, including Messages, Maps, and FaceTime. Furthermore, according to The Information (opens in a new tab), AR/VR headsets can even use iris scanning for payments and logins. In terms of hardware, the AR/VR headset will come with two 8K displays, the M1 chip, and a hefty price tag.
According to rumors, Apple is poised to announce the AR/VR headset in January 2023, so does this reported delay put a wrench in the Cupertino-based tech giant’s plans? According to Kuo, he is not sure, but warns that if there is too much delay between the announcement and the mass shipment of the product, “it is detrimental to promotion and sales.”
When Apple’s AR/VR headset it does hit the market, Kuo predicts shipments will be less than 500,000 units. In other words, this mixed reality headset will be a super niche product.
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