Another Report Says Apple's AR/VR Headset Delayed Until Next Year, Preview at WWDC Unlikely

[MacRumors]

Apple has been forced to delay the launch of its long-rumored AR/VR headset until next year due to thermal issues related to computing power with the processor, according to a new report from The New York Times, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Apple headset render created by Ian Zelbo based on The Information reporting​

From the report:

Apple hired an engineer from Dolby Technologies, Mike Rockwell, and tasked him with leading the [AR/VR] effort. His early efforts to create an augmented-reality product were hobbled by weak computing power, two people familiar with the project said. Continuing challenges with its battery power have forced Apple to postpone its release until next year, those people said.

Multiple reports in the last several months have indicated that the headset would not launch this year, despite speculation Apple could announce it during WWDC that starts on Monday. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported in January that the headset faced a potential delay until 2023 due to development issues related to performance and thermals.

Apple's board has reportedly received a demo of the mixed-reality headset, indicating that despite reports of development issues, the headset is nearing completion. While Apple is highly unlikely to announce the headset on Monday during WWDC, it will announce iOS 16 and new tools for developers to create hands-free experiences and expanded use cases of Shortcuts and QR codes, according to the report.

Article Link: Another Report Says Apple's AR/VR Headset Delayed Until Next Year, Preview at WWDC Unlikely

 

[filmantopia]

Looking forward to seeing the beginning of the future of computing as we know it.

 

[macsplusmacs]

#WWDC23AR

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Figured, that was going to happen. I don’t even think Apple is ready for it.

Apple, please focus on the current lineup of products. (Delayed shipment, Chip shortage) Hardware and Software, too.

Honestly, this AR/VR product can wait until Apple gets it right overall. No rush!

 

[MayaUser]

Again, even if Apple preview this, the new device will not come for another 6 months
So at this point this will come into the market in 2023 at earliest

 

[MayaUser]

Figured, that was going to happen. I don’t even think Apple is ready for it.

Apple, please focus on the current lineup of products. (Delayed shipment, Chip shortage) Hardware and Software, too.

Honestly, this AR/VR product can wait until Apple gets it right overall. No rush!

Exactly...this could be another device with SoC like apple watch with chip shortage
So, next year should be fine

 

[Adysubman]

Crikey! The Cybertruck will be out before this!

 

[AppliedMicro]

Heatgate!
Burngate!
Sweatgate!

Brace yourselves.

(Are you're wearing it wrong?)

 

[anthogag]

Apple probably won't show the actual goggles because it would be copied. They should preview RealityOS.

 

[jz0309]

oh, whatever ... we'll know more Monday by noon ...
IF true, Meta, unfortunately, will have a an even bigger lead and making progress towards its stupid verse ...

 

[jz0309]

Apple probably won't show the actual goggles because it would be copied. They should preview RealityOS.

yep, it'll take a year to get meaningful apps ...

 

[SigurTom]

Delayed from when, it hasn't been announced.

 

[MayaUser]

Delayed from when, it hasn't been announced.

come on man...here, we are all visionary and prophets...

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

I think it should look like this scuba mask. It's the absolute best mask I've ever owned. *shrug*

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

come on man...here, we are all visionary and prophets...

Sounds like any bar, anywhere at closing time...

 

[Macative]

Delayed from when, it hasn't been announced.

This tired boring comment.

Delayed within Apple. Delayed according to Apples intended roadmap, per sources familiar with that information. It would be coming out now if not for issues with it. This isn’t hard to comprehend.

 

[Mr. Dee]

I can see Craig already demoing this disaster at WWDC 2023:

 

[DelayedGratificationGene]

Why is it always “delayed” lol…maybe Apple had a release date of early 2023 all along and nothing is “delayed”. Man the media just can’t help but try and put drama in almost everything smh..

 

[DelayedGratificationGene]

I wonder if every Monday morning Tim and his top crew schedule a 9am to spend a few laughing over all the “noise”…just to get the week started with a good laugh.

 

[turbineseaplane]

This is why I didn't bother getting too worked up about it

Whatever they do in this space will need to be cutting edge and have immense software polish, or it will totally fail.

Take all the time you want/need Apple

 

[DelayedGratificationGene]

The media …delayed to….”EARLY NEXT YEAR”…ahh you mean like going on 6 months away?

 

[Think|Different]

Oh man…ouch! Can’t wait for this…but guess I’ll still have to.

 

[jz0309]

This tired boring comment.

Delayed within Apple. Delayed according to Apples intended roadmap, per sources familiar with that information. It would be coming out now if not for issues with it. This isn’t hard to comprehend.

can you point to that "roadmap", or to a real person that is "familiar with that information"? you just believe what rumors are saying and take it for the truth, and that's fine ... only Apple knows and they have not shared anything, yet.

 

[Rogifan]

Is there any point to this other than it‘s been 8 years since Apple Watch was announced and executives inside Apple think they have to release something new regardless of whether there is a need for it or not?

 

[_Spinn_]

It is best that Apple wait and get this right from the beginning.