Apple's AR/VR headset has been long rumored and much-awaited by its fans. But this time, it appears that the Cupertino tech giant has a clear path for its upcoming device.
An Apple employee helps a member of the media try on an HTC Vive while testing the virtual reality capabilities of the new iMac during Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, California on June 5, 2017.
Apple's AR/VR Headset
As per the latest report by The Verge, while Apple tries to keep mum about its rumored AR/VR headset ambitions, its details still leaked to the public.
In fact, this week alone, the news outlet notes that there have been two notable reports about the mixed-reality headset of the iPhone maker.
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First off, there have been reports saying that the board members of Apple tested out the rumored AR/VR headset. It reportedly comes as its software aptly called the reality operating system (rOS) nears its final stages.
Apple's AR/VR Headset Goes Standalone
This time around, the latest report from the folks at The Information centers on the decision of the top brass of Apple for the direction of its long-awaited AR/VR headset. It also exposed a couple of noteworthy details regarding the upcoming device.
But what stands out is what the news outlet claims to be the route that Apple is taking for its augmented reality and virtual reality project.
It specifically claims that Apple plans to move forward to make its AR/VR project a standalone headset, sans the base station.
So it appears that the Cupertino tech giant has already ditched the idea of going for a more powerful VR headset that requires a base station, which produces better overall picture quality.
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However, it is worth noting that the head of the AR/VR ambition of Apple, none other than Mike Rockwell himself, reportedly wanted the base station counterpart.
According to a news story by Mobile Syrup, the head of the AR/VR project at Apple initially thought that the top executives in the Cupertino giant would also want the same route that he prefers.
But then again, the top brass of Apple have reportedly spoken. The Information reports that the leadership of the renowned iPhone maker chose the more portable standalone AR/VR headset.
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Apple AR/VR Headset and John Ive
The latest report of The Verge further adds that Jony Ive, who used to be the chief design officer of Apple, is still a consultant for the rumored virtual reality project.
It turns out that the former Apple exec reportedly also "prefers" the standalone AR/VR headset.
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Written by Teejay Boris
