Apple to Provide Hands-On Demos of New AR/VR Headset

[MacRumors]

Apple at its upcoming WWDC 2023 Apple Park event plans to provide some developers and attendees with an opportunity to try out the new AR/VR headset following its announcement, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Apple headset concept by Marcus Kane​

Apple built a new "structure" at the Apple Park campus that is designed to provide controlled hands-on demos of the headset. The test area is at the basketball courts at Apple Park, near the fitness center available to employees.

Demonstrations will be given to members of the media and some developers at the event, but this area will be used for hands-on experiences throughout the summer. Apple may invite developers to Apple Park on an ongoing basis to allow them to test the headset for app development purposes.

There will also be a hands-on area in the Steve Jobs Theater for hardware demonstrations after the keynote. The hands-on experiences will see Apple showing off FaceTime in VR, Apple TV+ content, and games. Customers with select conditions like migraines, vertigo, post-concussion syndrome, and past traumatic brain injuries will be warned against using the headset.

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If the hands-on experience is similar to previous events, developers and members of the media will be able to test the headset right after the keynote. Apple employees will be providing short, controlled demonstrations.

The AR/VR headset will not be available for sale after WWDC, and it will in fact launch several months after it is first shown off. Mass production has not yet begun, and the latest information suggests a launch ahead of the December holidays.

Apple's WWDC 2023 keynote event is set to be held at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Monday, June 5.

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[TVreporter]

I hope they clean them in between demos … nothing like sharing forehead sweat.

 

[Motawa]

*just like the airpower handson

 

[mystery hill]

I want a blue one.

 

[Darth Tulhu]

I really think all the concepts on this are optimistic.

But that's what makes this keynote one to watch.

The anticipation...

 

[DelayedGratificationGene]

Will be calling it the “Appleverse” soon enough. The problem with every other company AR attempt is they didnt have an Apple Ecosystem. That will be Apple’s Ace in the hole.

 

[Mr. Dee]

We all know iJustine’s response already. 😒

 

[kirk.vino]

You might want to correct the typo: “production has not yet begin” to begun…

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Yes! We need a hands-on demo. No one wants to go through this. Possibility of opening the wrong door is possible.

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[citysnaps]

Will be calling it the “Appleverse” soon enough. The problem with every other company AR attempt is they didnt have an Apple Ecosystem. That will be Apple’s Ace in the hole.

Appleverse? No.

I'd also say every other company, other than companies that have embraced AR years ago for commercial use, appears to have no idea/concept/imagination/foresight/etc. about the uses and potential of AR.

Indeed, it seems most people really don't understand the difference between AR and VR. And most astonishingly, have no interest in learning. And thus jump to the conclusion Apple's entry will be a flop. Nothing new, there, remembering initial reactions about iPod, iPhone, Tablet, Watch, AirPods.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I hope they clean them in between demos … nothing like sharing forehead sweat.

Hopefully, people don't end up with eye infections or pink eye the day after. But I'm sure they will sanitize them. Personally, I get annoyed when people borrow or try on my sun glasses. I just don’t like it. 😓

 

[vegetassj4]

I hope they clean them in between demos … nothing like sharing forehead sweat.

Hopefully, people don't end up with eye infections or pink eye. But I'm sure they will sanitize them.

What do you think all of those nits are for: 5000 of UV C goodness....

 

[Apple Fan 2008]

Here’s to no pink eye!

 

[oofio2461]

I hope it looks nice, and one of the final times that we'll see that concept for the millionth time.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I want a blue one.

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Those glasses are too stylish. Those days are long gone. This fits the description better. Agree?

 

[llealloo]

I really hope they release this and that it makes a big awesome splash in the VR space!

 

[kfireven]

I wish Apple all the best and success as it enters this new era of computing.

 

[BobSc]

Personally, I get annoyed when people borrow or try on my sun glasses. I just don’t like it. 😓

Just say no!

 

[Foxglove9]

Something tells me this product will be tied exclusively to a subscription model.

 

[jz0309]

But of course they will do demos and you already know that we will get a lot of “oh and magical” from those reviewers…

 

[now i see it]

Customers with select conditions like migraines, vertigo, post-concussion syndrome, and past traumatic brain injuries will be warned against using the headset.

Two flickering OLED screens, inches away from your eyes, taking up your entire field of vision.
What possibly could go wrong?

 

[Ghost31]

We all know iJustine’s response already. 😒

I Justine when opening apples cleaning cloth: omfg this is the most amazing thing everrrrr (overacting every damn thing)

 

[Jarman74]

Something tells me this product will be tied exclusively to a subscription model.

Maybe the top Apple One offering will make a bit more sense then. As of now I can't fathom who is willing to pay for Arcade and News+.

But I'm still convinced that this thing must have some kind of virtual monitor functionality like the Spacetop to be worth it. You can already do most of what has been rumored for it with way cheaper headsets.

 

[citysnaps]

Two flickering OLED screens, inches away from your eyes, taking up your entire field of vision.
What possibly could go wrong?

Yes, I'm certain Apple, being one of the most successful companies in the world with close to a billion customers (many repeat), is oblivious to customer satisfaction and how image quality could drive that.

It's not to late to give them a heads-up on that!

 

[3xBoom]

Am I a bad person if I don't know what the product will be like and what for and already have an opinion about its usefulness and success? Or am i just an average tech journo?