'Apple Glass' may automatically control HomeKit lighting devices

Apple is researching how to make "Apple Glass," or other AR devices, sense and automatically adjust the ambient lighting around the wearer using HomeKit.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

'Apple Glass' may use a True Tone-style feature to match AR with ambient light

As part of making virtual objects appear to fit in with the real-world environment, "Apple Glass" may adjust AR elements depending on light and other factors in the real world.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 4

Apple AR will intelligently identify and annotate items of interest

As the wearer of "Apple Glass," or any Apple AR device, sees an object they're interested in, Apple wants the system to understand that and provide useful details.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 5

Apple's push for 3D will require voxel map of the world, claims VR evangelist

Apple is preparing for another "paradigm shift" that embraces 3D, according to VR and AR evangelist Robert Scoble, with predictions that Apple's strategy involves creating a realtime 3D map of the entire planet, as well as more work on 3D audio and a headset like the often-rumored "Apple Glass."

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 19

Epic vs. Apple trial starts, AirTag, & smaller iPhone notches - This Week in Apple

In another big week for Apple, the App Store is coming under extreme scrutiny in court, while at the same time AirTag is receiving more attention now it's in user hands, and the smaller notch of the "iPhone 13" reappears.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 0

'Apple Glass' could adjust brightness to make use more comfortable

Apple wants to avoid the discomfort of a user taking off an Apple AR headset like "Apple Glass," and going from darkness to the brightness of the real environment around them.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 2

Apple's AR headset may help a user's eyes adjust when putting it on

Apple's augmented reality headset could automatically account for the difference between a user's point of view and an attached camera, while peripheral lighting could make it easier for a user's eyes to adjust to wearing an AR or VR headset.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 0

'Apple Glass' headset production delays make early 2022 launch 'unlikely'

A questionable new report from the supply chain says that Apple's testing of "Apple Glass," or Apple AR headset, has been delayed in testing.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Apple AR headset & 48-megapixel iPhone coming in 2022, says Ming-Chi Kuo

Aalyst Ming-Chi Kuo says at least one new iPhone in 2022 will feature a 48-megapixel camera, and that Apple will launch an Apple AR headset then.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 8

Ikea bets on 'Apple Glass' by investing in augmented reality apps

The Ikea Studio app allows users to place furniture in their rooms with the iPhone, but the developers state that it's actually designed to work with "Apple Glass."

Amber Neely 5 years ago 1

Future Apple devices will share and edit 3D AR images

Rather than passively display virtual Apple AR objects, "Apple Glass" may allow users to share 3D data, and manipulate it in editing apps.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Apple researching gaze tracking to alter lenses, control cameras in AR, VR

Apple AR hardware may move lenses or external cameras to provide an "Apple Glass" wearer with the right focus for precisely what they're looking at.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Apple researching HomePod-style Spatial Audio for Apple AR

Apple AR could feature Spatial Audio, as already used in the HomePod, HomePod mini, or AirPods Pro — but also recorded on compact devices.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 1

Apple's AR could use invisible markers on iPhones and make a 3D model of your finger

Apple's augmented reality plans could involve creating a 3D model of a user's fingers for interacting with virtual touchscreens, while the use of infrared optical markers may make it easier for AR systems to adjust what is seen on an iPhone or iPad's screen.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 1

Apple may create macOS in AR, and suspend it when you need a break

Future MacBook Pro devices could be fully virtual as Apple is investigating creating them in AR, and also assessing when we need a screen break.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

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