Latest Apple VR Headset News

Apple to reportedly integrate AR features into Camera app

Adding to rumors of Apple's augmented reality ambitions, a report on Wednesday claims the company is working to bring unspecified AR features to its first-party camera app on iPhone.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 12

Valve developer claims macOS SteamVR release coming in the next few months

Reiterated by a report on Wednesday, an executive for Valve's Steam digital delivery platform has declared that preliminary versions of the company's VR platform will be available for macOS and Linux very soon.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 12

Microsoft reveals VR & AR-focused Windows 10 'Creator's Update,' expected in early 2017

Microsoft is making a big push into augmented reality and virtual reality with its newly announced Windows 10 Creator's Update, and bringing tools for creation of the new media natively to Windows 10.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 39

EPGL working on iPhone apps compatible with 'smart' contact lenses for AR

Medical supply company EPGL, known for "smart" contact lens technology in development, intends to develop apps compatible with iOS for augmented reality applications — and there may be more on the horizon, AppleInsider has learned.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 14

Facebook Oculus update lowers hardware requirements, promises social experiences

Facebook has unveiled the next steps in the Oculus virtual reality platform, including a sneak peek at a wireless version of the Oculus Rift, and an initiative to lower the hardware requirements needed to use the system to specs already exceeded by Apple's 4K and 5K Retina iMac lines.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 14

Tim Cook says AR, VR are 'really cool' and have garnered Apple's interest

In an interview with ABC News' Robin Roberts, Apple CEO Tim Cook made comments suggesting that augmented reality would be a future focus for Apple. He also defended complaints of easy AirPod loss, and discussed iPhone 7 design decisions.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 11

How virtual and augmented reality could play a role in Apple's future

Apple CEO Tim Cook suggests that the company is investigating the possibilities of virtual reality and augmented reality. Here's an explanation of what the technology is, how Apple could adopt it, and how it could be practically implemented in a user's daily life.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 20

Google's smartphone-based Daydream VR gets support from top Android manufacturers

Google's forthcoming Daydream platform for virtual reality has support from Android device makers including Samsung, HTC, LG, and Huawei, though the hardware is predicted to only be "slightly better" than Samsung's own Gear VR.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 19

I/O 2016: Google launches Android N beta with speed boosts, VR hooks & iOS-drawn improvements

At the beginning of its I/O developer conference on Wednesday, Google revealed that the next major version of Android — codenamed "Android N" — is launching in beta later today, and will introduce features like better performance, improved multitasking, and even virtual reality support when it officially arrives in late summer.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 35

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