Apple Developing a $3000 Mixed Reality Headset with Two 8K Displays: Report
Feb. 5, 2021Apart from developinga fully autonomous Apple-branded EV, Apple is alsoworkingon an AR/VR headset for a long time.Earlier reportssuggested that the Cupertino giant is focusing on the augmented reality (AR) aspect for its“Apple Glass”. However, a recent report hints that the company is developing a full-fledged Mixed Reality (MR) headset with advanced tech and a massive price tag, along with the long-rumored lower-end AR Glass.
So, as per areportbyThe Information(paywalled), an anonymous source“with direct knowledge”about the upcoming Apple headset revealed a few key details about it. For starters, the headset will reportedly pack“a dozen cameras for tracking hand movements and showing video of the real world to people wearing it”.
The Apple MR headset will also come equipped with two“ultra-high-resolution 8K displays”and“advanced eye-tracking technology”to provide an immersive experience for users when using the device. Moreover, with the integration of two 8K displays, the Apple headset is expected to deliver far better picture quality than any other high-end headset in the market.Via: 9to5Mac
Now, apart from these details, the report also states that the expected price of the device could be one of the“biggest risks”for Apple. As per the source, Apple has internally discussed the price of the headset last year and it is set to launch with a whopping $3,000 price tag. That is much higher than the AR/VR headsets, such asFacebook’s Oculus headsets, that are currently available in the market.
However, according to the report, Apple, with its advanced Mixed Reality headset, will be targeting businesses rather than the general consumers. So, as one can imagine, the iPhone-makers is aiming to compete with Microsoft’s HoloLens, priced at around $3,500, which targets researchers and businesses rather than the general public.
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