Apple Chooses to Steer Clear of Metaverse Craze, Declines Development of Headset
Apple seems to be steering clear of the buzzword that's been causing quite a stir in the tech world – the metaverse, or as we can guess, NFT. Bloomberg's tech guru, Mark Gurman, has spilled the beans, suggesting Apple's upcoming AR headset won't be all about immersing in a digital oasis, abandoning reality for a completely virtual world like Meta/Facebook's ideal future.
Gurman hinted that Apple CEO Tim Cook won't join the chorus of tech giants swooning over the metaverse, a concept that's yet to be clearly defined and realistically implemented, revolving around merging physical and digital worlds using VR, AR, and mixed reality.
Instead, Apple's said to be prepping a mixed reality AR/VR headset, designed for brief sessions of gaming, communication, and content consumption. This device serves as your escape hatch once you've had enough of your online escapades or virtual movie nights.
It's no secret that Apple's more excited about augmented reality – where digital objects are projected onto the physical world – than virtual reality, which replaces the physical world with a digital one. The specifics surrounding Apple's upcoming device remain as secretive as a fortressed vault, but rumors suggest it will be kitted out with:
- Two 8K displays.
- More than a dozen cameras for nifty hand tracking.
- Retailing at a whopping $3,000.
- Running on multiple processors, including one with the prowess of Apple's M1 chip.
- And, yes, it might just support Wi-Fi 6E to assure you of smooth connectivity.
So, brace yourself, tech enthusiasts, regardless of whether you're a die-hard fan of the metaverse or a skeptic, Apple's entry into the VR/AR headset market is imminent, and we can expect to wave "goodbye" to all that metaverse chatter.
Apple appears to be focusing on technology beyond the metaverse buzz, as indicated by Mark Gurman's remarks about the company's upcoming AR headset. Apparently, this device won't immerse users in a digital world like Meta/Facebook's ideal future, but rather provide brief sessions for gaming, communication, and content consumption. The future of technology at Apple seems to lean towards augmented reality, where digital objects are projected onto the physical world, rather than fully virtual reality.
Despite the secrecy surrounding the device, rumors suggest it will be equipped with advanced features. For instance, it might boast two 8K displays, over a dozen cameras for hand tracking, and a hefty price tag of $3,000. Moreover, it could run on multiple processors, including an M1 chip, and support Wi-Fi 6E for smooth connectivity. While Apple may not be jumping on the metaverse bandwagon, its entry into the VR/AR headset market is apparently set for the near future, potentially changing the narrative in the tech world.
