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Apple is expected to unveil its highly anticipated augmented reality/virtual reality headset at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. According to Mark Gurman’s Power On Newsletter for Bloomberg, the headset will feature a USB-C port for data transfer and a proprietary magnetic port to attach the external battery pack. Gurman notes that the external battery pack is required for the headset to function and will provide approximately two hours of battery life.
By relying on an external battery pack, the headset itself can be lighter, thus improving the comfort of the wearer. However, the downside is that it requires an ungainly wire trailing out of the headset during use. Hardcore Apple headset users will need to carry multiple battery packs on their person and switch them out to have longer augmented reality sessions.
Gurman says the battery pack and cable are one piece, not separable. The round-tipped cable attaches a magnetic port to the headset, which locks into place with a rotational motion on insertion. This means the cable cannot fall out during use.
The headset is expected to be made of premium materials, including glass and carbon fiber, and feature two 4K displays (one for each eye), about a dozen sensors and cameras to enable fine-grained hand gesture and eye tracking, and be powered by an M2 chip. The product is expected to retail for around $3000 and may be called ‘Apple Reality Pro’, according to trademark filings.
While the initial offering will be a premium device, more affordable versions are reportedly already in development for release in future years. Apple is expected to announce the device on June 5 at its annual developer conference.
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The announcement of this upcoming device is causing a lot of excitement in the tech industry. Apple has a track record of creating popular and innovative products, and the AR/VR headset is expected to be no exception. While the price tag may be steep, it is likely that the device will be embraced by early adopters and enthusiasts alike, as they seek to experience the future of augmented reality and virtual reality technology.
