Apple Is Developing a High-End VR Headset with its Own Chips, a Fan, and More
Prior to the launch of an AR headset, Apple is looking to bring a high-end VR headset to the market. As per arecent Bloomberg report, the Cupertino giant is working on its first virtual reality headset. It is expected to arrive as a standalone device sometime in 2022, meaning it is still far from ready. But, the report spills the beans on the design, hardware, and internal specifications of Apple’s VR headset.
Apple VR Headset Launching in 2022
VR Headset Powered by Apple Silicon
First up, the Apple VR headset will draw power from the company’s in-house chipsets. The report says that the company is developing chips more powerful than its Apple M1 silicon thatrecently debutedon the MacBook lineup.“Some of the chips tested in the device beat the performance of Apple’s M1 Mac processors,”mentions the report. So yeah, we know that performance wouldn’t be an issue on this headset.
Some AR Features in Tow
The VR headset iscodenamed N301and is said to be the “same size asFacebook’s Oculus Quest” headset. It will primarily focus on VR technologies but will also support some AR features in a limited capacity, as per the report. This means you will not only be able to move in a 3D environment but also interact with the real world at the same time. We’ve already seen howApple ARKitallows users to place objects or play games in the real world using their iPhones or iPads.
Design and Display
The report further reveals that Apple’s VR headset will include displays with a much higher resolution than its competitors. This lines up with the rumor that the headset will house two 8K resolution displays – one for each eye. This means the headset willoffer users a jaw-dropping 16K resolution.
As for the design, the Cupertino giant is opting for afabric exteriorto reduce weight. We have already seen how this works with theAirPods Max headphones, which have a fabric headband. There is also a fan inside one of the prototypes, which is unusual for Apple’s fanless design approach. The Apple VR headset will be premium, available in smaller quantities, and pricey – likePro Display XDRpricey. It will run the company’s own OS, along with an App Store tailored to show VR apps.
Though Apple is rumored to be developing a VR headset, we suggest you take all of the details with a grain of salt. The device is a year away from launch and the company can change a lot during this timeframe. Also, it is possible that Apple is just experimenting with the technology for itsAR or mixed-reality headsetsthat will arrive further down the road.
Anmol
Getting my start with technology journalism back in 2016, I have been working in the industry for over 7 years. Currently, as the Editor of Beebom, I’m leading the coverage on the website. While my expertise lies in Android, Windows, and the apps world, find me reading manga, watching anime, and playing Apex in my free time.
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