Many have been left questioning why Apple did not launch any details about its rumored blended actuality headset or realityOS throughout WWDC 2022. Whereas the brand new M2-powered MacBook Air took the sting out of it for some, one might really feel the soul-crushing inside groans of AR and VR-loving Apple followers who have been anticipating some point out, even a touch, however their hopes and desires have been crushed.
We’re right here to resume your hopes; dependable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, tweeted following the WWDC 2022 presentation that Apple plans to announce the brand new blended actuality headset at a particular occasion in January 2023.
Kuo introduced a possible full timeline for the Apple Combined Actuality headset. This consists of engineering validation testing beginning in Q3 of 2022. A public unveiling at a particular media occasion in January 2023, adopted by developer toolkits inside 2-4 weeks of the occasion. Lastly, pre-orders would open in Q2 of 2023 with the retail units transport previous to WWDC 2023 subsequent June.
There have been a number of reported delays primarily based on design points and Apple’s want to discover a steadiness between battery life and weight and sturdiness. Apple’s foray into the blended actuality headset sport could also be a a lot totally different enterprise than Fb’s Meta Quest 2, for instance, with a rumored worth within the $3,000 vary. Whereas some Apple followers are nearly definitely prepared to surrender very important organs in trade for the most recent shiny gadget from the corporate, that’s nonetheless a fairly penny. If we’re fortunate, we must always have the ability to buy the Apple headset by the following WWDC; until then, I’ll see you at my nearest blood financial institution. I am positive at the very least two of my youngsters will need the Apple headset.
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