- We could see the user's eyes through Apple's VR headset
- This product would be “the most complex” never imagined at Cupertino
- Jony Ive notably worked on its design, according to leaks
In his latest weekly newsletter, the journalist fromBloombergMarkGourmetspoils us with several clues concerning the future virtual reality headset that Apple is preparing. Or rather mixed reality headset, since the device should also give pride of place to augmented reality. This time, the analyst mainly focused on the team in charge of this confidential project, on which Cupertino could reveal the first software and technical details during the Worldwide Developer Conference in June.
According to the journalist, Apple has been working on this new device for seven to eight years, supported by its best minds. An internal source at the Apple firm, whose name has not yet been revealed, even describes one of the brains behind the headset, Mike Rockwell, as “genius“. Previously an entrepreneur, he should be present on stage on the day of the opening conference of theWWDC, to present theeyewear.
A decidedly high-end technical sheet
Still according to Gurman, Apple's headset would be the“the most complex product Apple has ever” imagined. Among the other thinking heads behind the beast, Jony Ive would have been in charge of the design before leaving the ship to set out on his own. The one to whom we owe the new format of the iMac but also the first iPhone and the iPad of 2010 would have notably pushed for the adoption of a screen leaving the user's gaze visible from the outside. Hence the numerouscorrelationsbetween this concept and that of potential augmented reality glasses.
To afford the headset, perhaps called Reality Pro, you will have to pay the price: count on3 000 eurosapproximately, according to the latest news. Fortunately, a more affordable model is apparently in the works for 2024 or 2025, with the aim of democratizing the range to the general public.
Games above all?
To go further, Gurman also mentions the case of Phil Schiller, current vice-president in charge of marketing at Apple. He would have done his best to ensure that the Reality Pro was oriented as much as possible towardsgaming. From there to seeing it as a 360-degree variation of the Apple Arcade online and subscription video game service, there is only one step. It currently costs 4.99 euros per month to subscribe, with titles available on Mac, iPad or iPhone.
And you, what are you most looking forward to from this headset?
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