Apple supposedly wants to get involved in VR headsets in the future: In addition to AR glasses, which are still in an early stage of development, Apple is also working on a self-sufficient virtual reality headset, such as the financial news agency Bloomberg reported with reference to informed persons. Just like Facebook’s Oculus Quest, Apple’s VR headset neither needs a PC nor a console as a base and works independently.

VR headset for games, videos and communication The device with the condename N 301 is already available as an advanced prototype, but has not yet been finalized, writes Bloomberg , an idea is off 2022 expected. The group could change the plans or discard the product entirely. Apple’s VR headset is similar in size to the Oculus Quest and designed for games, videos and communication, according to the report – but Apple is also still wrestling with the content and functions such a product could offer. Last year, Apple took over a company that wanted to bring sports and music events as live streams to VR headsets.

With integrated External cameras should also allow individual augmented reality functions, for example tracking of the hands is being tested. Apple plans to integrate high-performance chips into the headset, along with a fan. The displays have a much higher resolution than existing VR headsets, according to the sources of the financial news agency. Apple wants to position the device far higher in price than the competition, which usually sells their VR headsets for well below 1000 euros. Headset without space for glasses In order to save space and weight, Apple wants to use the housing materials Set fabric elements. In addition, the VR headset can allegedly not be used in conjunction with glasses. If necessary, optical corrective lenses with the required prescription can be used.

The VR headset will be followed by AR glasses intended for the mass market , so Bloomberg. The device with the code name N 421 is still at an early stage of development and will take years to be ready for the market

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