First Real-World Look at Apple Mixed-Reality Headset Parts Seemingly Shown in Leaked Images

[MacRumors]

Images of what appear to be components for Apple's upcoming mixed-reality headset have today been shared online.

The images come from a Twitter user with a protected account who has a track record for sharing accurate information about Apple components. Three of the pictures show shaped ribbon cables that contour around a user's eyes, and may be used to connect display components to a board. Another appears to show an array of three sensors or cameras along another flexible ribbon of a similar length.

The series of images are accompanied by a "smiling face with sunglasses" emoji, and while they are not explicitly tied to Apple's headset, the shape of the ribbon cables reinforces indications that they are indeed designed for the upcoming device.

The first-generation mixed-reality headset is expected to be unveiled in June at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, followed by a launch sometime later in the year. To date, other no real-world images of components for Apple's mixed-reality headset have leaked online, but as the device's announcement looms and mass production begins, more images are likely to emerge.

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[DHagan4755]

Is Apple going to treat this headset as a "hobby" like they did with Apple TV as a cover in case it doesn't do well? 🤔

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

It does exist*! <faint>

*to be hand delivered in an actual Apple Car. <double faint adding a second lump to the noggin>

 

[Two Appleseeds]

It’s happening!

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Looks solid! It exists! Can't wait for the day when real images of the AR/VR headset are released.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Is Apple going to treat this headset as a "hobby" like they did with Apple TV as a cover in case it doesn't do well? 🤔

If it's going to rely on SIRI. You can assure that it may be treated as a "hobby".

 

[unQuestionable]

Do you all think that’s JUST a cable? Knowing Apple, they are planning on building a logic board to match that contour, no?

 

[coffeemilktea]

I hope they add some really good AR features to this, I can't really see people wanting this headset otherwise.

 

[Flood4]

I hope they add some really good AR features to this, I can't really see people wanting this headset otherwise.

Personally I don’t care about AR, I don’t see myself walking around the house with gigantic “glasses” any times soon.
I just want great VR. For a non ps5 owner, the price is a bit steep to buy the 2. I guess I’ll wait for the quest3.

 

[DelayedGratificationGene]

Here we go! It’s time to take the red pill!

 

[terminator-jq]

Really hoping to be pleasantly surprised by this device, especially for the rumored $3000 price (which at this point is far above any consumer level headset). The rumored hardware sounds amazing but it’s the software that will make or break it.

This can’t just be a VR version of an iPhone in the same way the iPad was originally just a big iPhone. This will really need some killer features out of the gate. As a developer and content creator, I’m excited about the possibilities but at the same time I don’t want 3rd party apps to carry this thing.

If Apple wants to sell this headset at pro level prices then let’s see it do some pro level things (3D design, 3D scanning, multiple virtual screens at various sizes, VR app development tools, etc). If I wanted a headset for fun, I’d just buy PSVR2 and save the extra $2500.

 

[no_idea]

Is Apple going to treat this headset as a "hobby" like they did with Apple TV as a cover in case it doesn't do well? 🤔

Absolutely…easiest CYA for a flop

 

[BobSc]

Do you all think that’s JUST a cable? Knowing Apple, they are planning on building a logic board to match that contour, no?

It's great that you know Apple so well and know what they will do. How did you get to know Apple?

 

[cdsapplefan]

Apple's own engineers said this product was no where near ready. This is CEO Tim Cook pushing this not ready product out the door for $3,000.

 

[oofio2461]

It's only a piece of metal... it could be anything else.

 

[vegetassj4]

That's probably the actual release version of the headset. After all, Tim Cook Ordered Headset Launch Despite Designers Warning It Wasn't Ready

 

[madmin]

So they're going to hide the headset in some Marx brothers eyebrows, got it

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Does anyone still feel like this is a half-baked new Apple Product we will see in WWDC 2023?

 

[Graphikos]

Does anyone still feel like this is a half-baked new Apple Product we will see in WWDC 2023?

If they have been working on it for 7 years, can it really, really be "half-baked"? I'm anxious to get a preview of it... even if it's not released until Q4.

 

[contacos]

Actually, the whole device is being shown here. It’s just that great, it’s invisible

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

If they have been working on it for 7 years, can it really, really be "half-baked"? I'm anxious to get a preview of it... even if it's not released until Q4.

I have a feeling the hardware will be there to support it but it's the OS system that will be lacking.

 

[terminator-jq]

Does anyone still feel like this is a half-baked new Apple Product we will see in WWDC 2023?

Let’s hope they learned from that awful Apple Watch OG launch!

Although even if it is the perfect headset, VR has tried for years to gain popularity and most consumers just aren’t interested… Sony couldn’t even sell out of their preorders. AR glasses have much better potential for mass appeal but who knows… Maybe Apple might be the ones to make VR pop!

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Actually, the whole device is being shown here. It’s just that great, it’s invisible

Agreed! Invisible as Tim Cook's own personal glasses. They are going to be frameless!

 

[Anaxarxes]

Apple's own engineers said this product was no where near ready. This is CEO Tim Cook pushing this not ready product out the door for $3,000.

This is what you're hearing from the news sources who happen to learn it from the internal teams.

Industry gossip mention that apple's own design and engineering team raised their concerns that the product needed more time before launch. Apparently, Apple leadership said to move forward with the launch of the Apple VR headset nevertheless.

Here, I fixed it.

 

[k1121j]

Oh boy this is gonna drag out if we can only see one part at a time. Guess they gotta make news somehow.