Apple's AR and VR headset may launch in 2022 as a premium device

Apple's mixed-reality headset could launch in 2022, a report claims, with the often-rumored head-mounted device expected to offer both AR and VR to consumers.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 11

'Apple Glass' could project AR directly onto a wearer's retina

Apple is researching how "Apple Glass," or other future Apple AR devices, could skip tiny screens altogether, and instead use micro projectors to beam the images straight onto the wearer's retina.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 15

Apple shooting for six times the pixel density of the iPhone for VR headset

Apple is aiming to produce displays with extremely high pixel densities for its virtual reality headset, with it requesting production samples for tools to make screens at up to 3,000 pixels per inch.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 2

Apple VR headset may monitor user's pose using neural networks

Apple's VR or AR headset could move an avatar of the user based on monitoring the user's body movements, while its battery life could be lengthened by some clever data transmission techniques.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 5

Apple working on Spatial Audio system for virtual and mixed reality devices

Apple is working on developing a system that could integrate spatial audio experiences into virtual or mixed reality platforms, potentially for a head-mounted device like Apple Glass.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 6

'Apple Glass' could have movable display and use Fresnel lenses

Apple's AR headset or "Apple Glass" device may use a movable display to compensate for motion blur, while fresnel lenses could help keep the weight of the headset down for users.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 4

Apple researching cameras that can capture direction of light for better AR, VR

Future iPhone cameras that capture the direction light is traveling may provide greater 3D detail that will improve Apple AR walk-through experiences.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Apple Glass display could automatically turn opaque for better AR images

The long-rumored "Apple Glass" could provide digital images in AR that appear to be completely solid when overlaying the view of the environment, by selectively blocking elements of the screen to stop light from passing through.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 2

Apple Gloves could detect how you roll your finger or grip a hammer

The rumored Apple Glass could take advantage of force-sensing gloves, with a collection of sensors used to detect hand movements including typing on a virtual keyboard and how the user grips physical objects.

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

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 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

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