Last mentioned of the supposed Apple augmented reality headset, it was reported that the next innovation from the company that designed the iPhone will be planning to release the headset sometime in 2022. At the time of the information going public, The Information issued that the headset while recognized as a augmented reality device might also offer virtual reality capabilities – deeming the headset to being a mixed-reality headset altogether.

Additionally, it was also told that the N301 model is also suspected to be accompanied by a separate device as well. Framed to be similar to sunglasses, the other prototype is told to be intended for longer use rather than the bulkier headset. The tech was said to release earlier, but 2022 is now entertained thanks to complications internally, the outlet shared.

Now The Information is once again back with a new shipment of information in regards to the alleged headset. For starters, it corroborates with the previous report by verifying the 2022 release window. But now, the price of the headset has been gathered: $3,000. Being familiar with Apple in the past, it is not too surprising such a high value asked for its products.

The publications does go on to clarify that the untitled headset is not a device intended for general consumption, but rather to be a competitor to the second iteration of Microsoft’s Hololens. Even more, images told to be a “late-stage prototype” for the device was collected by The Information and reveals the headset to be structured similar to traditional virtual reality hardware and covers the user’s eyes.

But, what makes the tech stretch into the augmented reality realm is the built-in cameras to scan the user’s perimeter and track hand movements. Also utilizing LiDAR sensors already found in the iPhone 12 & iPad Pro, the headset can more accurately scale objects in real-world when projected using the device. Atop of that, the system is said to also incorporate 8K displays also.

It will be interesting when Apple does decide on how to issue the device to the market once it is finally available. And if the previous rumor is true in the firm’s hands-on cooperation with Valve in developing the headset, the execution of the headset could be something that has yet to grace the market. You can read the initial report by heading here.

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Source: The Information