Apple is expected to announce the headset at its annual WWDC show in June.Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
Apple is preparing to launch its mixed reality headset in June 2022, targeting a $3,000 price point.
The
headset is expected to have optimized versions of existing Apple apps
and will be able to run multiple apps simultaneously, blending VR/AR to
create an immersive 3D experience, Bloomberg reports.
- Key
features include Safari, Calendar, Files, Mail, Music, News, Photos,
Reminders, TV, and Weather, alongside new applications such as Fitness+,
Apple Books, a camera app, a wellness app for meditation, and Freeform
collaboration.
- Apple has reportedly been working with developers to optimize their software for mixed reality, including gaming apps.
- With a dial to switch between VR/AR, Apple will aim to sell the headset as a versatile gaming, fitness, work, and sports device while promoting its 3D interface as a unique selling point.
- The headset's unveiling is planned for Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, emphasizing the company's commitment to attracting app creators to the platform.
