Analysts predict that Apple’s unreleased AR / VR products will be available in a “helmet” type by 2022, a “glasses” type by 2025, and a “contact lens” type by 2030-2040. It has been reported.
Ming-Chi Kuo, a proven analyst on predicting Apple’s unreleased products, said that some of the current helmet (probably AR / VR headset) prototypes weigh 200-300g, but there are technical issues. If it can be solved, the weight will be reduced to 100-200g, and eventually it will be significantly lighter than existing VR devices.
This AR / VR headset uses Sony’s micro OLED screen and is equipped with “independent computing power and storage.” In other words, it becomes an independent device that does not depend on the iPhone, and is said to be “positioned as a portable (portable, but fixed when used) product rather than a mobile (used while moving) product.” By the way, the rumor that Sony will supply the display was reported by multiple media such as Nikkei.
As for Kanjin’s AR experience, “The hardware specifications of this product can provide a much better immersive experience than existing VR products.” And it seems that a close link with the service business is assumed, saying that “it may be highly integrated with video related applications (Apple TV +, Apple Arcade, etc.)”.
And the price is expected to be about 1000 dollars (about 108,000 yen) in the United States along with the “high-end iPhone”. This is significantly cheaper than the previously rumored over 300,000 yen, but Kuo’s sources are supply chain sources, so the selling price is not always accurate.
Next, Kuo said that the second phase, Apple AR Glasses, will be available “at the earliest” by 2025 and has not yet begun production of prototypes. This area is later than the 2023 theory of the major media Bloomberg and the theory of late 2021 to early 2022 claimed by Jon Prosser of YouTuber.
The main function of Apple AR glasses is quite vaguely described as Apple’s unique “optical see-through AR experience” that superimposes AR elements on the real world. In addition, this product also has independent computing power and storage, and is likely to be positioned as a mobile product.
The third AR contact lens is expected to be available sometime after 2030. However, he said, “The release schedule is not yet clear.” Kuo states that the product will bring an era of “invisible computing”, but no further details are given.
Kuo also said he was looking forward to the long-rumored integration of Apple Cars and Apple Glasses. The future may come when you can enjoy an immersive experience with an Apple headset at home, wear Apple glasses when you go out, and get in the Apple car to get information about the car.