Like any technology company, Apple explores new fields with the aim of launching new products that to date do not exist in its catalog. Augmented reality and virtual reality glasses are an example of this. Despite the fact that a few months ago it was said that Apple had abandoned some of these projects, numerous subsequent reports have made it clear that it had not. Today we know new data of what could be the first Apple product with virtual reality.
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual (VR) differences
The first thing to clarify is the difference between RA and VR. The first one, augmented reality acronym in English, is related to any real environment to which non-real elements are added. An example of this could be augmented reality video games like the popular Pokémon GO. Virtual reality, however, does not have real elements, but instead creates totally fictitious environments that are only visible through accessories such as specialized glasses. In the first technology Apple has already given samples with sensors such as the LiDAR of the iPad Pro or demonstrations in its keynote. The latter has never shown anything publicly, although numerous patents that have been registered in recent years.
Possible colors, price and accessories of the Apple VR
LeaksApplePro’s Twitter account has been making predictions about new products from the apple company since July. Despite having some failures like other analysts and leakers close to Apple, this is one of the accounts that we follow with some interest for recent successes such as features of the Apple Watch Series 6 or beta releases and final versions of iOS. In the last hours he has released what could be a bombshell if it is finally fulfilled, all in relation to a new virtual reality product from Apple.
The first thing this leaker informs is that it will be called Apple VR , implying that it will not be glasses as such but rather a kind of helmet as it has been seen in recent months. It points out that its price would be $ 999 and that it would be available in white or black. He also states that it would come with two remote controls similar to others on the market and that it will be in 2021 when we see a first official view of this product, with the WWDC being the scenario chosen by Apple.
Apple is working, as you may know, in a VR headset.
Well, I got some info about it.
Name: Apple VR
Price: $ 999
Colors: Black and White
It has 2 remotes (like the Oculus rift)
You can pair them with AirPods (pros or studios).
It will be demoed at WWDC2021.
It will use mini-led.– LeaksApplePro (@LeaksApplePro) September 27, 2020
We always insist with this type of rumor that they be taken with some caution. Beyond the fact that the leakers have a greater or lesser reputation, the truth is that with products like these and that are still in development, changes in plans may arise that make some of the information not end up being entirely accurate to the rumors. Therefore we will remain attentive to any relevant information that confirms or denies Apple’s intentions with this new accessory.