Apple Glasses Could Be Unveiled in Mid 2021 and Made Available to Order in 2022

[MacRumors]

Apple plans to introduce its widely rumored augmented reality glasses in March or June of 2021, according to leaker Jon Prosser.

Yesterday, reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that the Apple Glasses will launch in 2022 at the earliest, so it is possible that Apple unveils the glasses in 2021 and releases them in 2022. This would be consistent with the original Apple Watch, which was previewed in September 2014 and launched in April 2015. Apple also introduced the HomePod in June 2017 and launched the speaker in February 2018.

A lengthy gap between Apple announcing and shipping the glasses could provide developers with time to create apps and experiences for the augmented reality platform, provided that an SDK is released in advance. An early announcement can also help to prevent leaks, although Prosser claims that he will be showing off a prototype of the glasses soon.

Keep in mind that Apple is rumored to be working on two separate head-worn augmented reality products, including a bulkier headset and sleeker glasses. The headset is expected to launch prior to the glasses, so there could be some confusion between the products. In any case, it does not sound like either product is imminent, so the wait continues.

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[fokmik]

Kuo said RELEASE in 2022...so the same thing....they present them in 2021 and release them, like apple do with brand new category, after at least 6 months from presentation
So, what is he against Kuo ?
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One thing is release/launch and the other is presentation of a brand new product
So both are saying that the release of the AR glass is 2022
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"are aimed for March-June 2021" for presentation , but like the first iphone, apple watch etc there is a big time difference between presentation and launch (at least 6 months)

 

[boss.king]

I expect it to be an AirPower situation, where they show the product off on stage then (hopefully) release is like a year later (which will give developers a chance to actually make it a useful product).

 

[Brian Y]

I was about to say, I doubt they'd unveil something before it was available after AirPower.

 

[omglolbbq]

I expect it to be an AirPower situation, where they show the product off on stage then (hopefully) release is like a year later (which will give developers a chance to actually make it a useful product).

But developers didn’t have to do a thing with AirPower?

 

[JosephAW]

Since the AirPods have a H1 chip the AirSights will have a S1 chip.

Edit: Since S1 is taken then E1 chip.

 

[fokmik]

I expect it to be an AirPower situation, where they show the product off on stage then (hopefully) release is like a year later (which will give developers a chance to actually make it a useful product).

airpower situation would be present the product, and never release it

 

[boss.king]

But developers didn’t have to do a thing with AirPower?

The developers bit was unrelated. The AirPower comparison was just referring to the early demo with a much later launch. Sorry, I thought that was obvious, maybe I should have made it more clear.

 

[Scottsoapbox]

This seems contrary to the idea that we're already getting too much screen time.

 

[fbr$]

Hope they are ugly like the black one in the 1st photo, so I will not "have" to buy them, so I save money...😀

 

[boss.king]

airpower situation would be present the product, and never release it

You know what I meant.

 

[newyorksole]

I literally said this yesterday Lol. Announce in 2021. Release in 2022. Easy.

 

[DotCom2]

How would these work for people who actually wear glasses to begin with?

 

[Rogifan]

Hope they are ugly like the black one in the 1st photo, so I will not "have" to buy them, so I save money...😀

Well I wear glasses so unless they can be fit with the prescription I for sure won’t be buying them. I won’t be buying them either unless there is a demonstrated use case. So far it seems like Apple is desperate to make AR a thing but other than placing virtual furniture in a room or using my phone to measure something I haven’t had a use case for it.

I wonder if Marc Newsom was involved in these at all. One would assume Apple has been working 0n these for years.

 

[djcerla]

OK, so by 2030 we’ll all be gesticulating like crazy men.

Luckily, in Italy we’re already used to.

 

[fbr$]

How would these work for people who actually wear glasses to begin with?

Probably have to use contact lens.

 

[jmh600cbr]

Will this support prescription?

 

[boss.king]

Probably have to use contact lens.

Why wouldn't they just use prescription lenses?

 

[mannyvel]

With the glasses the need for a big phone goes away. Phones will go back to being feature phones or smaller, and will be a hub for apps and wireless comms.

Just like Apple killed cellphones back in the day, Apple will kill cellphones again.

 

[nfl46]

I can’t wait to have a folding iPhone and some sleek Apple glasses in the next couple of years.

 

[mike9449]

Will this support prescription?

If not, it seems like a flawed business proposition when only 50% of the general population would be able to use them, and even less considering your target customer to be highly educated or geeks (who generally accelerate vision anomalies from eystrain in study or screentime).

 

[mi7chy]

Hope they are ugly like the black one in the 1st photo, so I will not "have" to buy them, so I save money...😀

Ugly is in. The droopy tampon in ear AirPods sold a ton.

 

[tom.humphrey]

Since the AirPods have a H1 chip the AirSights will have a S1 chip.

The same as in the Watch?

 

[pianophile]

Well I wear glasses so unless they can be fit with the prescription I for sure won’t be buying them.

Same with me. Probably too early for such a thing, but I am hoping for dynamic focal eyeglasses, something like:

Eyeglasses That Can Focus Themselves Are on the Way

Deep Optics is working on glasses with liquid-crystal lenses that can constantly refocus; it could be good news for aging eyes and virtual reality, too.

www.technologyreview.com

 

[Useless Touchbar]

With the glasses the need for a big phone goes away. Phones will go back to being feature phones or smaller, and will be a hub for apps and wireless comms.

Just like Apple killed cellphones back in the day, Apple will kill cellphones again.

I actually wouldn't be surprised if this happens. Glasses, watch, small phone and wireless earbuds/headphones – all working in seamless harmony