Apple has been working on wearable AR and VR technologies for the last 5 years. Bloomberg detailed Apple’s development process on AR and VR technology. In his report, he talked about the differences of opinion, performance differences and general features that shape the product design.
Other technology giants of the world are also investing heavily in AR and VR technologies..
What is Apple’s AR and VR Technology?
VR (Virtual Reality) means Virtual Reality. The artificial creation of real life with the help of a computer and wearable technology is called. If this technology is desired to be taken to a higher level, it can be integrated with special equipment and sensors and a much different experience can be experienced.. VR is used not only in the entertainment industry, but also in many other fields, such as the training of NASA astronauts.. AR (Augmented Reality), to talk about augmented reality technology, this technology is not much different from VR.. AR is the blending of computer-generated virtual images with the real world.. The PokemonGO app that most of us know is an example of this.
Bloomberg’s Report
Apple aims to develop a device that combines these two technologies.. According to Bloomberg’s report, Apple’s AR and VR team, led by Mike Rockwell, are said to have developed two main products.. These two devices caused a conflict inside Apple. One of the products is the previously introduced AR glasses with the code N421.. It is known that the other product is a headset with the code N301 that will combine both AR and VR technologies in the best way.. The N301 initially outperformed wearable technologies. It was designed as a powerful system with graphics and processing speeds that are not seen in wearable products.. In addition to being so strong, it also got very hot.. Unfortunately, this product could not be combined with a stylish headboard..
Instead, Rockwell’s team planned to sell a Mac-like product that would connect wirelessly to the headset.. Instead of having the whole system in a single head, they planned an external device that contains the whole system and a head that will be connected wirelessly with it.. However, disagreements began to emerge.. Jony Ive, Apple’s former head of design, said he didn’t like the idea of a headset that needed an external system to run, and would prefer a less powerful headset in one piece in response.. After a month of discussion, Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that Ive supports the idea of a device that works without the need for an external device.
Will it Live Up to Expectations?
AR and VR currently in development The title, which is a blend of technologies, is much less ambitious than it is technologically designed.. However, even when this situation is considered, we can say that it has a very high resolution and graphics that are quite advanced, indistinguishable from the real and virtual worlds.. Talking about the design, the prototype N301 mostly has a fabric body, but it is known to have a similar design to Facebook’s Oculus Quest. Apple’s must-have App Store and voice assistant Siri will also be on the N301. People who have experienced this technology talk about how a cinematic speaker system can take their experience to the next level.
Now, the most curious thing is when Apple’s device will be released.. According to Bloomberg, a version for 2022 will be introduced in 2021.. The time to market is expected to be in 2023 at the earliest, but it is also stated that it is unlikely to be fully ready by 2023.