Popular music game 'Beat Saber' may be heading to Apple's VR headset

Word on the street is Apple is going to launch a VR headset at WWDC 2023, and a new hint may point to at least one popular rhythm game being available at launch.

Evan Selleck 3 years ago 4

Apple tells developers to 'Code new worlds' in WWDC email

Apple has sent an email to developers giving them a one-week warning that WWDC 2023 is happening, as well as a not-so-subtle nudge about its long-rumored MR headset.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 5

App Store's 'xrOS' awareness is the latest hint of WWDC headset launch

Apple has started to lay the groundwork for the development of apps for its rumored mixed-reality headset, with the App Store knowing that apps could be made for "xrOS."

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 2

Apple continues headset trademark spree with 'xrProOS' filings

Apple has reportedly applied for yet another trademark for its mixed-reality headset, with a shell company trying to secure 'xrProOS' in multiple countries.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 1

Nearly every Apple top exec is working on the AR headset

Apple's mixed-reality headset is a big deal for the company, with many of the highest executives involved with the project to try and make it a success.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 43

iPhone 15 Pro Max rumored to be only model that gets new periscope lens tech

The iPhone 15 Pro Max will be the first and only model with the periscope lens in 2023, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 12

Apple's headset could be a cash cow for VR market investors, says Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple's mixed-reality headset announcement at WWDC will give a boost to not just Apple's supply chain, but the entire VR market, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo insists.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 6

Father of modern VR says that Apple's headset is 'so good'

Apple's mixed-reality headset has apparently received the seal of approval from one VR luminary, with Oculus founder Palmer Lucky saying it is "so good."

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 21

Apple bracing for potential mixed reality headset production issues

While Apple is apparently planning to ship its mixed-reality headset later in 2023, the company is apparently preparing for problems to arise in manufacturing the device.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 7

When Apple's headset launches, it will do more than Oculus

Apple will be including many different features in its inbound mixed reality headset, with it expected to offer many elements in its first incarnation that other headsets don't provide.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 29

Apple's MR headset to use magnetically-attached tethered battery

Apple's mixed reality headset will feature a magnetic port for attaching a battery pack to the device, it is claimed, but it will just offer two hours of battery life.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 15

Apple's AirPods maker has been cut out of AR headset assembly

Apple's production partner for the long-rumored VR and AR headset has changed, with long-time AirPods assembler Pegatron out in favor of Luxshare.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 0

Tim Cook enthuses on AR and VR in GQ profile

Apple's CEO Tim Cook is highly enthusiastic about AR and VR, a new profile reveals, a far cry from calling the technology a "flop" in his previous comments.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 3

Apple AR headset debut at WWDC in doubt

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple is not "optimistic" about launching its AR/VR headset and has pushed back mass production, meaning it may not get an announcement at WWDC.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 26

Apple employees fear MR headset could be an expensive flop

Apple employees are apparently concerned about the company's inbound VR headset, a report claims, with skeptics of the plan worried about the chances of success for the device once it launches.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 33

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