Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman reports that Apple is now planning to release its AR/VR headset in June, as opposed to the previously expected April, pushing the debut back two months. The anticipation is growing for the Worldwide Developers Conference, where we expect to see something spectacular revealed.
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Apple originally planned to unveil its AR/VR headset at an April event. Unfortunately, they couldn't meet that deadline and opted to postpone it earlier this month. After extensive testing of the product, Apple concluded that there were still unresolved hardware and software issues.
Apple has once again pushed back the launch date for its headphones, which were set to take place in mid-2022. In 2022, the schedule was adjusted to January 2023 and later moved back to April of that year. Now, it has been revised once again – this time to June 2023. With few other related device releases on the horizon, it’s uncertain what a potential spring event would mean for Apple. However, we could expect an impressive MacBook Air and the unveiling of the latest Mac Pro with Apple’s latest silicon .
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After Apple unveils the new headset at the WWDC keynote, it will continue to refine it before releasing this highly anticipated product to the market. Gurman warned that the release could be subject to further changes to the timeline, but Apple is determined to have it ready for purchase by the end of 2023, due to its announcement as the most exciting product it offers this year.
Apple is working tirelessly to address any issues surrounding hand and eye control features . Reports suggest that users of the headset will be able to control it with both eye movements and gestures. This could include selecting an app with a simple glance and then activating the app with a gesture.
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At launch , the headset is expected to cost around $3,000 – a price that may deter people from buying it. Apple is working on a new device that will be even more affordable than the original.
