More importantly, Cook states that we should “stay tuned” for what the Cupertino tech giant has to offer. Apple has yet to officially release any information about its rumored AR/VR headset, but leaks and reports have indicated that it’s in development. While Cook doesn’t elaborate on what it is we should stay tuned for, it’s expected to be a mixed reality headset — and it may be coming soon. The head-mounted display, which is expected to feature MacBook Pro-level power, has been previously tipped to arrive in late 2022 by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Recently, DigiTimes stated that Apple is gearing up to launch the device before the end of 2022, as the AR/VR headset will reportedly enter mass production sometime in August or September. According to Kuo, Apple’s VR headset will boast a 96W USB-C power adapter, indicating the HMD will offer processing power on the same level as an M1 MacBook, and possibly the more advanced M1 Pro or M1 Max. As previously reported, Apple’s VR headset will be a standalone device, meaning it won’t be tethered to Mac or iPhone. Plus, hints about realityOS have been spotted. We also know Apple’s first mixed reality headset is expected to be equipped with Wi-Fi 6/6E for an improved wireless experience, and is tipped to compete with other highly anticipated VR devices set to arrive in 2022, such as Meta’s rumored high-end VR headset Project Cambria. Apple has a slew of rumored products in the pipeline, including a 15-inch MacBook, M2 iPad Pro, and the iPhone 14. Only time will tell what’s coming, but in the meantime, we have the M2 MacBook Air to look forward to.
