While the crashes about Apple’s planned augmented reality adventure, virtual reality and mixed reality are getting louder recently, we now have a series of dates for these devices by the Ming Chi-Kuo predictor, a good source with a reliable track record in all things Apple.
In a research note with TF International Securities obtained by MacRumors, Kuo said that Apple will launch an MR helmet-type product in 2022, an AR-type product in 2025 and an AR çontact lens type product until 2030-2040. The Apple Predictor didn’t have much to say on Apple’s contact lenses, stating that the lenses will bring electronics from the “visible computing” era to “invisible computing”. He added that there is “no visibility ”for the product from now on.
“We anticipate that Apple’s MR / AR product roadmap includes three phases: helmet type in 2022, type of glasses in 2025 and type of contact lens in 2030-2040,” wrote Kuo, according to MacRumors. “We anticipate that the helmet product will provide AR and VR experiences, while types of glasses and contact lenses are more likely to focus on AR applications.”
When it comes to Apple’s MR headset, however, Kuo had a lot more to say. In terms of size, the analyst said that several prototypes of Apple’s mixed reality headset weighed between 0.4-0.6 pounds (200 to 300 grams). However, Apple’s apparent goal is to reduce the weight to between 0.2-0.4 pounds (100-200 grams), which would make the company’s headset much lighter than many existing devices.
It will also be portable, Kuo said in the report, and will have independent computing and storage capabilities. However, this does not mean that it will be truly “mobile”, like an iPhone, at least in the beginning. Kuo said he hopes the new helmet will improve its mobility with the advancement of technology.
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The analyst also reinforced the rumor that Apple’s headphones will be equipped with sophisticated micro OLED monitors. The company is working with Sony on this, he said, which contrasts with previous reports who claimed that Apple was working with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. With micro OLED monitors and multiple optical modules, the headset will be able to provide a “transparent AR experience” as well as a VR experience.
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“Although Apple is focusing on RA, we believe that the hardware specifications for this product can provide an immersive experience that is significantly better than existing VR products. We believe that Apple can highly integrate this helmet with video-related applications (for example, Apple TV +, Apple Arcade, etc.) as one of the main selling points, ”wrote Kuo.
He said Apple’s mixed reality headset is expected to cost about $ 1,000 in the United States.
With respect to Apple’s AR glasses, which are expected to provide a “transparent optical AR experience”, Apple’s predictor expects a release in 2025, at the very least. Let’s see if this works, as Kuo said he doesn’t think there is still a prototype for this product.
All in all, these are some exciting predictions from Kuo. Now let’s remember, although he is a notable source, not everything he predicts comes true. If true, though, these Apple devices can change the game to RA and VR if they are good.