'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.
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William Gallagher
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.
Apple shares yet another AR invite for the 'Spring Loaded' event
Just as Apple did with its previous event invites, the invite for the "Spring Loaded" event is available as an AR object on Apple's event website.
Wesley Hilliard
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.
Tim Cook's interview, Find My on third-party devices, and more on the AppleInsider Podcast
On this week's episode of the AppleInsider podcast, your hosts discuss Apple CEO Tim Cook's wide-ranging interview, the opening of Find My to third-party accessories, and the arrival of classic games on Apple Arcade.
Stephen Robles
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
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
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
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.
