Apple Reportedly Demoed Mixed-Reality Headset to Executives in the Steve Jobs Theater Last Week

[ProfessionalFan]

Its starting to sound like it should be called Apple Pippin VR.

Probably should let it get released and actually flop first before comparing it to an actual flop.

 

[Donoban]

Our iPhones, iPads and MacBooks all allow us to do FaceTime calls where you are yourself, not some computer generated thing

You’re only looking at the situation today.

What would a future where remote work can happen virtually. What kind of interactions supports low bandwidth. We can’t be sending full blown real time video. A remote working where you’re with your colleagues virtually - an evolution from the flat zoom calls today.

Gaming is a big use case for sure.

 

[goobot]

I can’t see this thing as anything other than a flop. The price point will turn almost everyone away and then what incentive would developers have to make stuff for this thing.

 

[BGPL]

This is a great candidate for the 14 day return window. Use it for 13 days then return it like a hot potato.

 

[genovelle]

I disagree, they actually doubled down on VR.
Now they have both consumer Quest and high-end/Professional Quest Pro.

But the future is for AR, friction less see-through eye glasses that function as a phone replacement and provide a useful HUD for real life.

That was before they decimated the staff developing it. They have pivoted according to their recent statements. They haven’t abandoned the concept but adjusted a good bit.

 

[femike]

I think the $3000 price being said is an instigated Apple PR plan. It maybe $2500 and people will say wow that is cheap.

Apple PR machine, compliant tech media, and its hoard of Apple fans, will make VR more known to the public. And that alone will be enough for starters.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

I think the $3000 price being said is an instigated Apple PR plan. It maybe $2500 and people will say wow that is cheap.

Apple PR machine, compliant tech media, and its hoard of Apple fans, will make VR more known to the public. And that alone will be enough for starters.

Why would they be trying to make VR more known when they are releasing a mixed reality headset?

Also, not everything is a conspiracy.

 

[Leon Ze Professional]

Sounds like alot of "IF's" to me.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

Sounds like alot of "IF's" to me.

Sounds like a lot guesses to me being treated as facts by some customers.

 

[ian87w]

Doubtful that anything would be announced anytime soon.

 

[hatchettjack]

id rather have a sexy robot! could call it the iwife!

 

[MacDownunder]

For me I am not interested, but please Apple build the M2 Max / Ultra Studio or jump straight into the M3 for the Studio - that will get me to open my wallet. My 5,1 is at end of road time to move forwards
When similar spec (RAM, SSD) Mini m2 Pro and M1 Max Studio basically cost the same makes no sense to me.....heck even be happy if base studio started $100 more with more cores and M2max/ultra.
And I'm sure more of these would sell than the VR headsets at price points being discussed

 

[Vortex86]

FYI, Meta has quietly pivoted away from VR. Even Meta realizes that the potential for a VR platform is low.

This. Meta (and Apple?) thought VR was going to be the next thing then BAM: ChatGPT and AI made every everyone forget about it. If the rumors about this Apple headset are true, I think it is doomed to fail. A $3000 VR headset? Really? It sounds like executives have lost touch with reality.

 

[E.Lizardo]

The prototypes are far too slim. If Sony, the kings of product design can’t make the PSVR2 any slimmer then there is no way Apples device is going to be any better.

Where have you seen the prototypes? Surely you aren’t referring to the wild guess renders published on MAC rumors.

 

[kaycrystal626]

The Metaverse is a disaster project! Apple should have learned that!

 

[i_bit_the_apple]

Interestingly you didn't mention Asia (I noticed your username), where in parts they sell women's used undergarments in vending machines. If you're going to list places, seems kinda biased and intentional to leave that out.

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You realize that isn't the case right?

 

[_Spinn_]

We’re getting closer…I have a bad feeling about this product for some reason.

 

[svish]

Looking forward to seeing it in action at WWDC.

 

[dampfnudel]

If the price point is indeed $3k, then it automatically becomes a specialty/niche product that will not have sufficient user numbers to drive developer interest that could help bring it mainstream. Not that Apple wouldn’t take a chance with a product at this level, but it doesn’t make sense to me.

I would think that there is a much bigger play in getting augmented reality capable glasses produced, that use the iPhone’s processing power to make them work. Reading about how the headset will allow people to do FaceTime calls using avatars just seems awfully stupid. Our iPhones, iPads and MacBooks all allow us to do FaceTime calls where you are yourself, not some computer generated thing.

So whoever buys it will unknowingly subsidize a radically different VR product (possibly).

 

[lovehateapple]

I'm not sure this is going to take off.

I think it will eventually, it just might take 2-3 iterations. At least part of the product's success (or failure) will be the content third party developers produce for it.

 

[lovehateapple]

Can't wait. Meta has had a hold on the market for far too long. It would be funny if Meta ends up dropping their product after Apple eats their lunch, and breakfast, and dinner. One can hope...

I agree, that would be nice and funny.

 

[lovehateapple]

WWDC is getting closer everyday! Looking forward to seeing what apple has come up with.

Using iphone history as a guide, perhaps I should buy one, never open it, and in 15 years it can go to auction as a collector's item and reap a 1,000+% return?

 

[gmarm]

Gone are the times where Apple patiently waited until they could get a product right.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

Gone are the times where Apple patiently waited until they could get a product right.

So you've seen this finished product?

 

[gmarm]

Just reading the reports:
Some Apple Employees Seriously Concerned About Mixed-Reality Headset as Announcement Draws Closer