New leaked info suggests Apple will have an external battery to lower weight for its headset, but it won’t last very long.
New rumors for Apple’s virtual reality headset, the reportedly named Reality Pro, suggest the company is taking an unusual approach by giving it an external battery pack.
This round of information comes from a recent Bloomberg newsletter (opens in new tab) by notable industry analyst Mark Gurman who claims Apple made the choice in an effort to “reduce weight and improve comfort.” The battery pack is said to be small enough to fit inside your pocket and will connect to the VR headset via cable. This design choice flies in the face of most headsets which typically have an internal battery like the Oculus Quest 2.
Gurman goes on to say the pack looks similar to the iPhone MagSafe battery. However, it’s bigger at “about the size of an iPhone but thicker.” It’s revealed that the Reality Pro will have two ports: a USB-C connector for handling data while the other is a proprietary charger input.
