Apple (AAPL) is anticipated to unveil a “mixed reality” headset that offers both virtual reality and augmented reality, a technology that overlays virtual images on live video of the real world, at its Worldwide Developers Conference, which gets underway Monday at its Cupertino, California, campus.
The most ambitious piece of hardware Apple has introduced in years may be unveiled in the coming hours.
An AR/VR headset would be Apple’s most significant hardware product launch since the introduction of the Apple Watch in 2015. It might usher in a new age for the business and potentially transform how millions of people interact with computers and their surroundings.
Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, has long displayed interest in augmented reality and touted its potential to improve interpersonal interaction and teamwork.
Apple’s decision, though, is not a sure thing. Over the years, several tech companies have had difficulty getting headsets accepted by the general public. The product’s market is still quite small.
One of the numerous things anticipated during Apple’s developer event is the headset.
Apple will once again showcase a broad range of software changes that will influence how users interact with its most well-known products, including as the iPhone and Apple Watch.
In order to keep up with a resurgent arms race over the technology in Silicon Valley, Apple may potentially hint how it intends to incorporate AI into more of its goods and services.
The ceremony will be broadcast live on YouTube and Apple’s website. It is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PT/12:30 ET.
