Kuo: Apple's Mixed-Reality Headset Likely to Debut at Spring Media Event or WWDC

[MacRumors]

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in a tweet thread today that ongoing delays with development of Apple's mixed-reality headset have likely pushed mass shipment of the device back to the end of the second quarter or into the third quarter of this year.

Concept render by Ian Zelbo based on purported leaked information​

As a result, Apple probably will not hold a January event to introduce the device as Kuo had predicted last June. Kuo now believes it is "more likely" the headset will be introduced at a spring media event or at WWDC in June.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1611210758175756288

Kuo says the development delays with the headset currently stem from "issues with mechanical drop testing and the availability of software development tools."

An extensive report from The Information earlier this week detailed a long list of features for the long-rumored device, including a Digital Crown-like dial for transitioning between virtual and physical view modes and potentially a waist-mounted battery pack.

Article Link: Kuo: Apple's Mixed-Reality Headset Likely to Debut at Spring Media Event or WWDC

 

[Ghost31]

Really. I thought it was at last years wwdc. Then the fall event. Then January. But this spring huh? Ok. I’ll believe it. Why not

 

[Realityck]

Most likely it would be WWDC 2023, because Apple has already made ARKit part of Xcode. Example of Reality Composer.

 

[macsplusmacs]

That’s ok. Just do it right!

Stick the landing!

Jump start this thing!

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Don’t think anyone is in rush for the AR/VR headset. Especially when how expensive it’s going to costs. Also, the developers will need plenty of time to make the AR/VR applications.

 

[Mr. Dee]

I don’t know how he even came up with January in the first place. Maybe he thought this was history repeating itself similar to iPhone in January 2007 and launch in June 2007. This is a different company. WWDC would have been the most logical environment to launch this to really ignite application development with fall launch to follow. For me personally, I still don’t see how having this thing strapped to your head is gonna be a game changer. Yeah, if it was like a Rayban, sure, but not ski goggles.

 

[DHagan4755]

WWDC at the earliest. Developers will need to make apps for it. Plus spring event will be Mac focused. New MacBook pros, new display, new Mac Pro & possibly 15” MacBook.

 

[Michael Scrip]

I know that image is just representative... but it always reminds me of ski goggles.

I've worn ski goggles. To ski. When it's cold outside.

But I can't imagine wearing something like that indoors. For hours a day.

I'm genuinely curious to see how this next phase of computing will shape up.

🤔

 

[RedTheReader]

No January event like always??

 

[Cromulent]

I'm looking forward to hearing more about this.

 

[svish]

Probably at WWDC. Looking forward to seeing it.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

WWDC at the earliest. Developers will need to make apps for it. Plus spring event will be Mac focused. New MacBook pros, new display, new Mac Pro & possibly 15” MacBook.

I can’t wait for the 15” MacBook Air in Midnight Edition.

 

[ratspg]

The next phase of computing is no computing. People being outside and living and interacting with each other. 😂

 

[rmcq]

WWDC or earlier if it’s ready, with lots of WWDC devoted to development for it.

And it will be called the Apple Lens, which is great because finally people will learn that lens isn’t spelt “lense”.

 

[bodonnell202]

I know that image is just representative... but it always reminds me of ski goggles.

I've worn ski goggles. To ski. When it's cold outside.

But I can't imagine wearing something like that indoors. For hours a day.

I'm genuinely curious to see how this next phase of computing will shape up.

🤔

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I personally think it’s going to be a niche device. It won’t sell in big numbers at all as it’s a solution looking for a problem, and most folks won’t want that strapped to their head for long.

 

[ratspg]

I personally think it’s going to be a niche device. It won’t sell in big numbers at all as it’s a solution looking for a problem, and most folks won’t want that strapped to their head for long.

If it ends up as reading glasses or sunglasses then I think it stands a chance for mass adoption. Otherwise a joke. Unless…. You’re born in the matrix.

 

[klasma]

I know that image is just representative... but it always reminds me of ski goggles.

I've worn ski goggles. To ski. When it's cold outside.

But I can't imagine wearing something like that indoors. For hours a day.

I'm genuinely curious to see how this next phase of computing will shape up.

🤔

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They’ll be significantly heavier than ski goggles too.

 

[dannyyankou]

I have no interest in VR goggles.

However, if they could develop a stylish pair of AR glasses, I'd be all over those.

 

[bodonnell202]

If it ends up as reading glasses or sunglasses then I think it stands a chance for mass adoption. Otherwise a joke. Unless…. You’re born in the matrix.

Could be a few years yet then. VR for games, virtual tours and a new way to watch cat videos and AR as a new method to bombard us with advertisements constantly. Doesn’t really feel like the next big thing to me. 🤷‍♂️

 

[rm5]

I've gotta say... I've tried an AR/VR headset once back in like 2015. I can't even remember what model it was, but it was the stupidest thing I've ever used. And I'm DEFINITELY not going to buy Apple's if (since) it's going to cost $3000.

 

[Boil]

...AR glasses...

Sturdy yet stylish frames with Transitions progressive prescription lenses and seamless AR, E.D.I.T.H. without the killer drones...?

 

[mejsric]

and when springs comes, Kuo will said Apple cancelled due to development issue, probably move in WWDC June.

 

[tongxinshe]

Originally thought this might be making a wave bigger than the iPad after releasing, but it looks less and less likely to become a big hit now. Never expected Apple Car to be a thing anyway. Nothing to look forward to from Apple any more!

 

[erikkfi]

I can’t wait to have actual product photos so we never have to see this render again.

 

[rm5]

This is less and less likely a big hit. Nothing to look forward to from Apple any more!

Couldn't agree with you more! I'd say 2020 was the last "good" year from my memory as a young person