Apple CEO Tim Cook hinted that AR/VR headsets were rumored to be in development, stating that we should “keep an eye” on what Apple has to offer in the AR space.

Seen by @cesarberardini On Twitter (via iMore), the Apple CEO sat down with news outlet China Daily USA to talk about VR and AR technology. Cook was asked about the key factors needed to succeed in the consumer market, as Chinese consumers are “very excited about virtual reality and augmented reality” but some are not satisfied with what is currently available.

Cook stated that “putting humanity at the center” is an important factor in AR and talked about how there are over 14,000 ARkit apps on the App Store. This primarily focuses on the AR experiences available for the iPhone 13, but then goes on to say that Apple is still “in the early stages of how this technology will evolve.”

More importantly, Cook says we should “keep an eye out” for what the Cupertino tech giant has to offer. Apple has yet to officially release any information on its rumored AR/VR headset, but leaks and reports have indicated that it is in development. While Cook doesn’t elaborate on what to watch out for, it’s expected to be a mixed reality headset, and it may be coming soon.

The head-mounted display, which is expected to feature MacBook Pro-level power, has previously been tipped to arrive in late 2022 by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. DigiTimes recently stated that Apple is preparing to launch the device before the end of 2022, as the AR/VR headset will reportedly go into mass production sometime in August or September.

According to Kuo, Apple’s VR headset will feature a 96W USB-C power adapter, indicating that the HMD will offer processing power on the same level as a MacBook M1, and possibly the more advanced M1 Pro or M1 Max. . As previously reported, Apple’s VR headset will be a standalone device, meaning it won’t be connected to a Mac or iPhone. In addition, clues about realityOS have been detected.

We also know that Apple’s first mixed reality headset is expected to come equipped with Wi-Fi 6/6E for an enhanced wireless experience, and is expected to compete with other highly anticipated VR headsets coming in 2022, like the rumored one. Meta high end. Project Cambria VR Headset.

Apple has a host of rumored products in the pipeline, including a 15-inch MacBook, an iPad Pro M2, and the iPhone 14. Only time will tell what’s to come, but in the meantime, we’ve got the MacBook Air M2 to look forward to.