Amber Neely
Apple has allegedly shelved its idea for lightweight and higher end augmented reality glasses, and is instead choosing to focus on the yet unannounced mixed-reality headset for the mass-market.
Apple's AR glasses often referred to as "Apple Glass," were supposedly going to be similar to Google Glass. The glasses would have overlaid digital information while not obstructing the user's view of the real world.
Apple Glass was anticipated to release in 2025, after the launch of Apple's yet-unnamed mixed-reality headset.
However, according to a report from Bloomberg, Apple has postponed the glasses citing technical difficulties. The company has allegedly scaled back work on the device, with some employees suggesting that the device may never be released.
While Apple Glass may not see the light of day, Apple is allegedly gearing up to release its mixed-reality headset in late 2023.
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11 Comments
😭 as a prescription glasses wearer I was intrigued by the Apple Glass idea. I’m disappointed if its reported shelving is true.
Agreed. I’d rather wear glasses than goggles and I’m more interested in AR than VR.
I also have zero interest in goggled VR and considerable interest in eyeglassed AR.
Apple Glasses which can be power-corrected based on your prescription, with AR and a choice of frames? That would have been amazing.
Maybe the tech isn't there yet.
Doubt the glasses are shelved. Delayed is more likely. A headset/digital scuba isn’t the answer.