Apple Reality AR/VR headset is unlikely to see the light of day this January. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says it might debut at a Spring event or the WWDC 2023.
The rumored mixed reality headset of the iPhone maker is reportedly coming out this year. However, it appears that the upcoming AR/VR device shipments have been pushed to a much later date.
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Employees stand in an Apple retail store in Grand Central Terminal, January 3, 2019 in New York City. U.S. stocks dropped again on Thursday after Apple warned that its first-quarter sales would be less than expected.
Employees stand in an Apple retail store in Grand Central Terminal, January 3, 2019 in New York City. U.S. stocks dropped again on Thursday after Apple warned that its first-quarter sales would be less than expected.
Apple AR/VR Mixed-Reality Headset Launch
As per the latest report by Mac Rumors, well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo talked about the potential launch date of the Apple reality headset in his recent tweet. He further disclosed delays in the mass shipments of the rumored AR/VR offering.
However, it still looks to be on track to get the shimmer of the spotlight this year.
Mac Rumors notes in its story that Kuo previously predicted that Apple plans to launch its mixed-reality headset this January. But this time, the analyst says that the device is facing an ongoing delay.
With that, the renowned tech firm is likely to introduce it at a much later event, probably a media event this spring or the much-awaited WWDC 2023 this June.
Given that, the analyst believes that "it is increasingly unlikely that Apple will hold a media event for the new device in January."
Why is it Delayed?
Kuo revealed in his tweet that the upcoming mixed reality device is delayed because of issues Apple is currently grappling with.
He notes that it "is behind schedule due to issues with mechanical component drop testing and the availability of software development tools."
Due to the ongoing delay, Kuo now believes that the mass shipment of the upcoming device might be pushed back from the second quarter of 2023 to the late second quarter or the third quarter of the year.
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Apple Reality Headset: Here's What We Know So Far
Before Kuo shed light on the delays in the Apple mixed reality headset, a recent leak gave us a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming device.
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Customers stand in line to purchase the new Apple iPhone 8 at Dubai Mall Apple Store in Dubai, on September 23, 2017. - The new Apple iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, as well as the updated Apple Watch and Apple TV, went on sale today.
According to a recent story by Digital Trends, a massive leak of the Apple AR/VR headset revealed more details about the rumored device.
The field of view of the device is reportedly at 120 degrees, outperforming offerings these days. The reality headset could potentially rely on AirPods Pro for its audio.
It is also expected to be ultra-lightweight, sporting aluminum, glass, and carbon fiber materials.
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