Apple could soon announce new mixed reality glasses (which include virtual reality and augmented reality features) with a cheaper price compared to the viewer that could arrive this yearas revealed by Ming-Chi Kuo, in a new post on his blogg. The analyst has assured that the company is working on more affordable versions of the so-called Apple Glass with the aim of increasing the number of shipments. The launch of this variant, however, will not be for at least three years: in 2025.
Apple, let’s remember, is currently working on what is known as Apple Glass, its first virtual reality glasses that, according to rumors, could also include augmented reality functions. These would arrive in the coming months, with a launch in 2023 at the latest, and with powerful specifications to improve the viewing experience. Among them, a performance chip similar to those that the firm includes in its Macs or 4K screens in each lens. These features, however, could affect the price. latest details They put the cost around 3,000 eurossomething prohibitive for many users.
Announcing a cheap version, therefore, would allow Apple to approach a greater number of users. In fact, Ming-Chi Kuo estimates that shipments of Apple Glass could reach 10 million units during 2025 and 2026, thanks to this second generation. It is not clear, yes, if the cheap glasses will dispense with some features compared to the Apple Glass that could arrive between 2022 and 2023 or if they will include, instead, less powerful specifications. Its price is also unknown.
The first generation of Apple Glass will arrive with an M2 chip and 4K screens
Regarding the first version of Apple Glass, Apple is expected to include an M2 chip as the main processor. It will arrive, yes, in a base configuration. That is, with a CPU and GPU of 8 cores, although it would increase the RAM memory up to 16 GB, instead of the 8 included in the most basic variant of the aforementioned SoC. The company would also add a second processor to manage the different sensors of the glasses.
On the other hand, Apple Glass is expected to include two OLED screens with 4K resolution, with the aim of offering the user a more complete viewing experience. As for its launch, it is rumored that Apple could officially reveal them this year. However, they wouldn’t go on sale until 2023 as part of a strategy to prevent leaks from ruining the wow factor.