Latest Apple VR Headset News

Apple's AR plans include accurate handling of real and virtual objects

A new Apple patent describes a system of registering when a user is or is not touching a real object in a virtual space, and doing so with depth measurement from fingertips and calculated from camera angles.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 2

Apple's ARKit release left Google flat-footed

While Apple and Facebook push forward with augmented reality and virtual reality hardware, Google, burned by Google Glass and a late start to a smartphone AR framework, lags behind.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 13

Apple's AR & VR headset may not need external input for orientation & motion detection

New Apple research describes how augmented reality headsets may not need external markers to tell when a user is moving, and may also be able to detect when the user puts it on.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 4

Apple is working on fingertip and face mapping tools for VR and AR

Two new Apple patents describe methods to improve how a user can touch and interact with VR objects, plus how headsets could be more easily adjusted to fit better.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 2

Apple working on preventative healthcare technology, CEO Cook reveals

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Monday said the company is investigating technology that could help identify health risks at an early stage, similar to heart monitoring features introduced with Apple Watch.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 34

Apple introduces 'Reality Converter' app to view, edit USDZ 3D objects on Mac

Apple on Monday debuted a beta version of Reality Converter, a Mac app that allows developers to convert, view and customize USDZ 3D objects using a simple drag-and-drop interface.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 0

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Apple takes 66% of smartphone profits, HomeKit, Mac Pro, Apple AR & more on the AppleInsider Podcast

Victor Marks 6 years ago 3

Apple glasses could have hidden cameras and removable earphones

Apple's long-rumored AR or VR headset could keep some of its optical components behind an electrically-controlled layer to hide them from view when not required, as well as earphones that could be removed from the head-mounted display and used as speakers.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 21

Apple is working on holographic imaging to lighten its AR or VR smart glasses

Apple is advancing its work on optical waveguides and holographic image delivery, in part to lighten and shrink its future AR or VR headset.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 2

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