Apple's AR Headset, described as its most complex product to date, is set to arrive soon, according to Kuo.
Meta (formerly Facebook) currently leads the market with the Oculus Quest 2 headset, but the landscape is set to change with the upcoming release of Apple's mixed reality headset, known as Apple Vision Pro.
Apple's foray into the mixed reality space was confirmed when the tech giant, along with Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, Sony, and others, debuted the Metaverse Standards Forum. However, Apple and Google are not part of this forum, signalling a potential competitive edge for Apple's headset.
The headset, expected to be announced in January 2023, is reported to be a hybrid of augmented and mixed reality. It will feature two 8K displays, making it a formidable contender in the immersive gaming and multimedia entertainment market. The headset is also predicted to boost the demand for such experiences, potentially growing the virtual and augmented reality ecosystem.
Apple's headset will be a complex product, incorporating 14 cameras and running on a 5nm TSMC chip, similar to the power of the M1. The headset is said to be the most complicated product the company has ever designed.
One of the key components of the headset will be the main micro-OLED panel. While Apple typically collaborates with key suppliers for components, the specific manufacturing or supply partners for this headset have not been detailed. However, Sony is reported to supply the main micro-OLED panel for the headset, and LG aims to take over for the second-generation device's main micro-OLED panel.
The headset will be powered by a custom chip, the M5, for its OS. This headset is also recognised for featuring new materials, setting it apart from its competitors.
The estimated cost of the headset is around $3,000, making it a premium product. The success of Apple's headset is expected to prompt competitors to release similar headsets, further expanding the virtual and augmented reality market.
According to analyst Kuo, the headset's release could result in a value spike for the company's stock. This prediction, along with the most specific prediction for the headset's release being January 2023, suggests that Apple's mixed reality headset will be a significant event in the tech world.
The headset will also feature video see-thru technology for an immersive experience, setting it apart from other headsets in the market. With its advanced features and potential to revolutionise the virtual and augmented reality market, Apple's mixed reality headset is undoubtedly a product to watch out for.
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