appleThe highly anticipated AR/VR headset is reportedly facing multiple hardware and software issues that could delay its release until next year. The device was originally rumored to be unveiled last year, and then at WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) in June this year with a possible release later in 2022. It is said to have three screens, at least two of which These will reportedly be Sony’s high-resolution micro-OLED displays designed specifically for VR. The third will reportedly be a lower resolution AMOLED display.

Apple’s upcoming AR/VR headset has been rumored for a long time, with many concept renders even trying to guess what it will look like. There has also been talk that the device may not need external controllers, but instead uses TrueDepth technology to recognize hand and finger gestures to create a virtual controller. In general, it is expected to focus on gaming, media consumption, and communication.

In a new report, Bloomberg claims that Apple may postpone the announcement of its next AR/VR headset for “at least a few months” due to overheating issues. The device is also reportedly suffering from unspecified issues with its camera, and there are also software challenges that the company is working on fixing. All things considered, there are apparently too many headwinds for the device at the moment, which could delay its debut until at least later this year, or more likely, next year.

AR/VR headset support in iOS 16

The issues appear to be the result of using a high-performance processor inside the earphones while trying to maintain comfortable temperatures for the user. In fact, the issues are reportedly too serious and complicated to fix quickly for the device to launch before the end of this year. According to the report, Apple has already told its supply chain partners that the device is unlikely to launch until 2023. However, the company is still asking vendors to have units ready by the end of this year for for the actual launch to take place. no problem next year.

Interestingly, Bloomberg claims that Apple could still announce some of the technical aspects of the headset and its software at WWDC 2022 without revealing the device itself. The company is reportedly building support for its upcoming headphones in iOS 16, which will be announced at the upcoming WWDC in June, which might require some of the headphone-related announcements. For now, and as long as the details are correct, consumers probably shouldn’t expect Apple’s new headphones to be available in stores until sometime in 2023.

Source: Bloomberg