Disappointment for Apple fans as delays predicted for AR glasses
While WWDC expected to see first AR/VR headset, analyst says smart glasses years away.
WWDC 2023 approaches but Apple fans await news on rumored AR glasses. While a first AR/VR headset debuts, an analyst claims AR Apple Glasses won’t arrive for years.
Metalens and supply challenges pushing back smart glasses.
An analyst explained AR glasses delays, predicting a 2026 release at earliest. Disappointing for those awaiting the smart glasses, designed for everyday use versus a developer-focused headset.
Metalens for the glasses won’t be ready until 2024, starting on iPad to improve Face ID.
Successful iPad use could lead to iPhone integration in 2025/2026 and late 2026/2027 AR glass production. Apple sees metalenses as crucial, deliberately building up to them. “If glasses succeed, shipments could explode.”
Expected delays but rumored hardware/software challenges and high costs posing issues.
Earlier reports claimed Apple supply issues; an analyst long suggested waiting for everything needed for the headset and glasses. High $3,000 VR headset costs meant $499 glasses (plus prescription) were speculated, with no release until cheaper AR/VR glasses. The glasses likely require an iPhone to work.
- WWDC expects a first AR/VR headset but analyst claims AR Apple Glasses won’t arrive for years.
- Metalens and supply challenges are delaying the smart glasses, meant for daily use versus a developer-focused headset.
- Metalens for the glasses won’t be ready until 2024, starting on iPad to improve Face ID. Successful iPad use could lead to 2025/2026 iPhone integration and late 2026/2027 AR glass production.
- Apple sees metalenses as crucial, deliberately building up to them. “If glasses succeed, shipments could explode.”
- Expected delays but rumored hardware/software challenges and high costs posing issues. Earlier reports claimed Apple supply issues; an analyst long suggested waiting for everything needed for the headset and glasses.
- High $3,000 VR headset costs meant $499 glasses (plus prescription) were speculated, with no release until cheaper AR/VR glasses. The glasses likely require an iPhone to work.