Latest Apple VR Headset News

Apple's mixed reality headset debut expected in mid-2021

According to a new report, Apple is planning to announce its mixed reality headset "in the next several months," and would prefer to do so at an in-person event.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 11

Snap expected to debut AR Spectacles for developers in May

Snap Inc, the company that owns Snapchat, is said to be planning a release of a new augmented reality version of its Spectacles smartglasses, this time targeting developers rather than consumers.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 2

Apple refining controls for 'Apple Glass' users, including Digital Crown & gestures

A series of Augmented Reality-related patent applications demonstrates that Apple is researching multiple ways that "Apple Glass" wearers can control their devices, and interact with or adjust what they're viewing.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 1

'Apple Glass' could have lenses that automatically adapt to a wearer's eyesight

Apple is researching having adjustable lenses in "Apple Glass," which detect a user's eyesight and reconfigure themselves to present the clearest vision.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 5

'Apple Glass' may use holograms to create 3D virtual objects

Future Apple AR devices, such as "Apple Glass," may include holograms to make moving through virtual environments feel more natural.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 2

Apple AR headset debuts in mid-2022 with lightweight Fresnel lens design, Kuo says

Apple is expected to use Fresnel lenses in its rumored augmented reality headset to increase the device's field of view and keep weight less than 150 grams, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 16

Nintendo, Niantic announce new AR 'Pikmin' mobile game, coming later in 2021

Niantic and Nintendo have announced a new augmented reality mobile game based on the "Pikmin" franchise, set to launch later in 2021.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 3

Apple AR plans to stop 'Apple Glass' wearers walking into traffic

Alongside multiple research projects to do with different elements of creating an immersive Apple AR experience, Apple is investigating how to protect "Apple Glass" wearers from colliding into real-world objects, walls, or cars.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 7

Apple AR motion controllers may detect fingers without covering the hand

Apple's AR and VR systems could use wearable controllers with extending sections, allowing for the sensing of the user's fingers pressing a surface without covering the fingertips.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 1

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