DarthBuzzard OP t1_je71eid wrote on March 29, 2023 at 9:36 PM

Reply to comment by nullCaput in Apple Sets June 5 Date For WWDC Conference Where It Plans Mixed-Reality Headset Debut by DarthBuzzard

I'm not usually one to make a definitive stance, but this is one of those times. It's public knowledge given the many devices, patents, and research out in public view. Apple cannot bypass the laws of physics, and there are many physical limitations with AR today even if they've made multiple breakthroughs.

Meta themselves are not going to be ready to release their AR glasses until 2027, assuming the date doesn't slip.

nullCaput t1_je73l2k wrote on March 29, 2023 at 9:51 PM

>Apple cannot bypass the laws of physics, and there are many physical limitations with AR today even if they've made multiple breakthroughs.

I was gonna say how so, but to be honest I'd agree in some sense. They may be a little short on full AR but much less so with on display glasses that while they aren't fully immersive AR are still moving in the right direction. Which would be in Apples wheel house of release and iterate.

DarthBuzzard OP t1_je73zzg wrote on March 29, 2023 at 9:54 PM

They could make smartglasses and release them tomorrow, but would that have mass appeal across future generations? It's the same thing as a smartwatch, just on your face.

nullCaput t1_je74vgs wrote on March 29, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Thats a good point and I'd still argue that yes they would because the end goal is truly immersive AR glasses. I also could see them releasing a "kinda" AR to begin with that would set the products apart.