Until now, Apple has been rumored to be under development of AR headset (commonly known as Apple AR Glasses), but the company's first genuine VR headset has become a device with limited AR functions, which is quite expensive.Rumors have been reported that it will be a Mac Pro.
According to Bloomberg reports, Apple's first headset is almost a VR device and displays comprehensive 3D digital environments such as games, video viewing, and communication.He states that the AR function (equipped with an external camera) that overlaps images and information to the real world is limited.
And the release time is scheduled for 2022 as early as possible.It is reported to be a rival to Oculus on Facebook, Sony's PS VR, and HTC headsets.
In addition, he seems to have a much higher resolution display and the most advanced chips than existing VR products.Some of the chips tested in the prototype were beyond the M1 Mac processor, and they designed a fan for headsets (cooling).Ordinary mobile products can be avoided for lighter weight.
Just because of such rich construction, this product is expected to be much more expensive than a 300-900 -dollar competitors.Apple intends to sell one headset a day for each retail store, and there are about 500 directly managed stores, so it is expected that about 180,000 units (except other dealers) are expected.。This is equivalent to other expensive Apple products, such as $ 5999 and Mac Pro, and is considered to be a very niche product.
The in -house code name of this VR headset is "N301", which is the same as the unpublished product that the magazine reported earlier.Originally, the headset body was developed with a fixed external hub equipped with a non -powerful processor, but Mr. Johnny Iv, the director of the design at that time, was designed to be a standalone type.It was reported that it was done.
Another interesting information is that you can insert a custom prescription lens (a lens with an ophthalmologist prescribed).In general, VR gadgets provide extra space for people wearing glasses, but instead, lenses can be inserted in the headset to cut out space, and the size of the body can be reduced.However, this system may be exposed to restrictions on the sale of products that require prescriptions in each country, and it seems to be a bottleneck in selling widely.
In other words, it seems that it is unlikely that it will be a huge hit product that reaches the mass market, such as iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.Nevertheless, Bloomberg may be an investment for Apple to invest basic technology, consumer education, content development, and develop a relationship with developers, and create a succeeded base when the final AR glasses products are ready.I suggest.
Google has been working on smart glasses since early, but still hasn't left the industry.Apple does not think that it will succeed at once, and it seems that there is a possibility that he will sit down in the long term.I want to wait for a day to entertain many users without unnecessary investment in the 360 -degree VR video "NEXTVR".
Source: Bloomberg