Kuo: Apple May Release Augmented Reality Contact Lenses in 2030s

[MacRumors]

In a research note shared with MacRumors, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today predicted that Apple will release augmented reality "contact lenses" in the 2030s. Kuo said the lenses will bring electronics from the era of "visible computing" to "invisible computing."

Mojo Vision smart contact lens​

Kuo said the lenses are "unlikely to have independent computing power and storage," suggesting that they might rely on a connection to an iPhone or other device, but he did not offer any further details. Kuo said there is "no visibility" for this product currently, so this sounds more like a moonshot prediction rather than a guaranteed product.

Apple's contact lenses could provide a lightweight augmented reality experience without the need to wear glasses or a headset. In simple terms, augmented reality overlays digital information over a real-world view; for example, a person walking in an outdoor shopping plaza could easily view each store's hours of operation.

In the more immediate future, Kuo said Apple plans to release its long-rumored mixed reality headset "in mid-2022," followed by augmented reality glasses by 2025. For more details about these products, read our earlier coverage.

Article Link: Kuo: Apple May Release Augmented Reality Contact Lenses in 2030s

 

[HeavenDynamic]

"hey, look at this!
- hold on, I'm updating my eyes"

 

[Kylo83]

AR with nothing in 2070

 

[twocents]

Can’t imagine these not being called Apple Lens. I prefer iSight though lol...

 

[serpico007]

AR with nothing in 2070

Probably be dead by then. Hope it works out for you youngsters.

 

[neilw]

A prediction about what Apple might release in the 30s is so absurdly pointless. I mean, really.

 

[loekf]

Good luck with that, putting active electronics on someone's eyeballs.

 

[krfr]

I mean, we can come up with about anything and say “Apple may release in 10+ years”

 

[Andres Cantu]

You're seeing wrong

 

[n0va]

WOW that's far into the future. what's the point of this one?

 

[NavySilver]

Apple has got to finally put the headphone jack back in this time. Listen to the people!

 

[justiny]

Samsung didn’t even think of this, and is now frantically rushing to get this out before 2030.

 

[firewire9000]

Those predictions are becoming a joke at this point. Next prediction, Apple will release X ray bionic eyes by 2050.

 

[npmacuser5]

Looking for the preorder site. So excited /s

 

[GubbyMan]

Disappointed we're not getting a BCI that can inject images directly into our sight by then. Apple is doomed once Nuralink and other companies start selling their neural laces. Apple users like us will be stuck putting these primitive lenses in our eyes like animals.

 

[nwcs]

It’s as likely to happen as Apple branded replacement eyeballs.

 

[DHagan4755]

15 years from now...

How it started:	How it's going:

 

[STOCK411]

So it’s the futurama eye phone

 

[Henry S]

I had to check the date and website to make sure this wasn't an April Fools joke or an Onion article.

 

[jz0309]

Now that’s a stretch... guessing about a “product” that’s 10 or more years out...

 

[jlocker]

In 1950's computers were the size of a Costco. Now I walk into a Costco with my iPhone on my belt which is thousands of times faster then those early mainframe computers. So anything is possible with technology. High speed bluetooth, body puts off electrical power which electronics could use. Super small micro video cameras, Ultra micro LED displays, headphones that smaller and smaller which fits inside your ear or bone conducting. Augmented glasses first, but most people don't want to wear glass or want to use when doing sports. Can you imagine the Olympics in 16 years where you will be able to see the athletes playing sports and seeing it from their view or they can get information back about how they are doing during the event!

 

[McG2k1]

Don’t forget the 2040s where injectables will be super hip. Apple will sell the iInject for .0000178172 bitcoin, and then they’ll lock off the inject store to just their approved injects.

 

[macsareveryinteresting]

I can't wait until Apple makes robotic arms and legs. You fall down with Apple Robotic Legs. It Looks Like You've Taking A Hard Fall...

 

[ikunalz]

Those predictions are becoming a joke at this point. Next prediction, Apple will release X ray bionic eyes by 2050.

No. I don't think Apple will release that before 2060.

 

[now i see it]

less than 2GB of ram im not buying