Apple insiders say Apple’s first MR glasses are coming next year, featuring sophisticated AR/VR hardware and a sky-high price tag.
Several reports said earlier this year that Apple is developing two different headsets for the coming years. The wearables will support immersive augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences, better than what’s available on iPhone and iPad. These so-called Apple Glasses will feature high-end hardware, and they might be more expensive than what the competition has to offer. Apple is reportedly developing a mixed reality (MR) headset to support AR and VR experiences. And this is the first such Apple-made device to hit stores. But Apple is also working on a more sophisticated pair of AR glasses that look just like prescription glasses. These will launch a few years down the road. Two insiders who have written extensively on purported Apple Glasses plans in the past are back with new details about the first-gen device. The MR headset will reportedly launch next year, and it’ll be pricey. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is one of the Apple insiders who has an excellent track record reporting on unreleased devices.
